William H. Chamberlain

This article is about the U.S. elected official. For the historian and journalist, see William Henry Chamberlin. For the philosopher, see William H. Chamberlin (philosopher).

William H. Chamberlain
30th Secretary of State of Illinois
In office 1964–1965
Governor	Otto Kerner, Jr.
Preceded by	Charles F. Carpentier
Succeeded by	Paul Powell
Personal details
Born	(1931-01-22)January 22, 1931 Sangamon County, Illinois
Died	1973

William H. Chamberlain (January 22, 1931 – October 12, 1972)^[1] was a Democratic politician who was elected to various Illinois state offices.

Born in Sangamon County, Illinois, Chamberlain was the delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Illinois in 1964. From 1964 to 1965 he was the Secretary of State for Illinois, thereafter serving as circuit judge until his death in 1972.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Urban League, and American Judicature Society. On his death, he was interred at the Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.

There is a baseball field named after Judge Chamberlain in Springfield, Illinois.^[2]

References

1. The Political Graveyard, "Index of Politicians, Chalane to Chamberlain"
2. Springfield City Parks

Political offices
Preceded by Charles F. Carpentier	Secretary of State of Illinois 1964–1965	Succeeded by Paul Powell