Ira C. Copley

Ira C. Copley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1923
Preceded byHoward M. Snapp
Succeeded byFrank R. Reid
Personal details
Born(1864-10-25)October 25, 1864
Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois, US
DiedNovember 2, 1947(1947-11-02) (aged 83)
Aurora, Illinois, US
Political partyRepublican
Progressive (1915–1917)
Spouse(s)Edith Straker (1892–1929)
Chloe (Davidson) Warley (1931–1947)
RelationsRichard H. Whiting (uncle)
ChildrenJames S. and William (both adopted)
Residence(s)Aurora, Illinois
Alma materYale College
Union College of Law
OccupationPublisher and utilities magnate
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Ira Clifton Copley (October 25, 1864 – November 2, 1947) was an American publisher, politician, and utility tycoon. From 1911 to 1923, he served 6 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives