Conkling, William H., 1858-1939

Municipal government official, civic leader, and postmaster from Springfield, Ill.

From the description of William H. Conkling papers, 1864-1976 (bulk 1927-1939). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984004

Biographical Note

• 1858, Sept. 12: Born, Springfield, Ill.
• 1878 - 1897 : Haberdasher and furrier, Springfield, Ill.
• 1884: Married Sarah J. Thompson (died 1905)
• 1897 - 1901 : City comptroller, Springfield, Ill.
• 1901 - 1920 : Assistant postmaster, Springfield, Ill.
• 1907: Married Margaret McManus
• 1917: Founding member, Springfield Home Guard (local adjunct to Illinois State Council of Defense)
• 1920 - 1931 : Postmaster, Springfield, Ill.
• 1926: Established first regularly scheduled airmail delivery for Springfield, Ill., with the assistance of Charles A. Lindbergh
• 1939, Aug. 21: Died, Springfield, Ill.

From the guide to the William H. Conkling Papers, 1864-1976, (bulk 1927-1939), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)