Conrad Will | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the Jackson County district | |
| In office 1818–1820 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| In office 1828–1836 | |
| Succeeded by | Braxton Parrish |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the Jackson County district | |
| In office 1820–1828 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1779 Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 12, 1835 (aged 56) Near Brownsville, Illinois |
| Residence(s) | Brownsville, Jackson County, Illinois |
| Profession | Physician |
Conrad Will (June 3, 1779 – June 12, 1835) was an American physician, politician, and pioneer who is the namesake of Will County, Illinois. Born in Pennsylvania, Will studied medicine in a town in the western portion of the state before moving to Illinois. His farm in Jackson County, Illinois became the first county seat there. Will co-authored the Constitution of Illinois in 1818 and then served in the Illinois Senate for the 1st Illinois General Assembly. Will remained in one of the two houses of the general assembly until his death. The following year, Will County was named in his honor.