Fae Searcy | |
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Clerk of the Supreme Court of Illinois | |
In office April 13, 1955 – March 23, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Earle Benjamin Searcy |
Succeeded by | Justin Taft |
Personal details | |
Born | Fae Isenberg |
Died | March 23, 1968 (aged 75) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Earle Benjamin Searcy |
Children | 2 |
Fae Searcy (née Isenberg) was an American politician who served as clerk of the Supreme Court of Illinois. She was the first woman to hold a statewide elected office in Illinois. First appointed in a widow's succession following her husband's death in office, Searcy won election to two full terms.