American politician (1847–1920)
Philip Knopf (November 18, 1847 – August 14, 1920) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois .
Biography
Knopf's grave at Rosehill Cemetery
Born near Long Grove, Illinois , Knopf attended public schools. During the Civil War , he enlisted in Company I, 147th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment , and served until the regiment was mustered out in Savannah, Georgia .
He moved to Chicago in 1866 and attended Bryant & Stratton College for one year.
He engaged in the teaming business until 1884, when he was appointed chief deputy coroner and served eight years. He served as a member of the Illinois State senate from 1886 to 1894. He served as clerk of Cook County from 1894 to 1902. He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1896 and as a member of the State Republican central committee.
Knopf was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth , Fifty-ninth , and Sixtieth Congresses (March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1909).[ 1] He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury (Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth Congresses).
Knopf died in Chicago, Illinois on August 14, 1920.[ 2] He was interred in Rosehill Cemetery .
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress