Oscar E. Heard

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Heard's official photograph, c. 1931.

Oscar Edwin Heard[1] (June 26, 1856 – July 16, 1940) was an American jurist.

Born in

Illinois Supreme Court and served as acting chief justice in 1927–1928 and 1932–1933. Heard then practiced law with his son in Freeport. Heard died at his home in Freeport, Illinois.[2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ "Oscar E. Heard" (PDF). Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission.
  2. ^ Illinois Supreme Court-Oscar E. Heard
  3. ^ 'Former Judge Dies-Oscar E. Heard, Freeport Justice, Dies Last Night,' Freeport Journal Standard, July 17, 1940, pg. 1, 5