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Edward J. Barrett
(March 10, 1900 – April 4, 1977) was an American politician.
Born in
Chicago, Illinois
, Barrett served in the
United States Army
during
World War I
in Europe from 1917 to 1920. He then went to Spaulding Institute and then received his bachelor's degree from Mayo College of Commerce. He worked in advertising and sales and was involved in organized labor in Chicago.
In 1932, he was elected
Illinois Treasurer
as a
Democrat
. In 1934, Barrett was elected
Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts
and served until 1940.
In 1941, he joined the
United States Marine Corps
and served as Sergeant in the South Pacific during
World War II
.
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In 1942
, he ran unsuccessfully for
Illinois Treasurer
.
In 1944
, Barrett was elected
Illinois Secretary of State
. Reelected
in 1948
, he served until after his defeat in
in 1952
.
In 1955, Barrett was appointed
Cook County Clerk
to replace
Richard J. Daley
who was elected
Mayor of Chicago
. Barrett served until 1973, when was convicted of bribery, mail fraud, and income
tax evasion
. He was sentenced to three years in prison and fined ,000 dollars, but was allowed house arrest because of ill health. Barrett died at Veterans Administration Hospital Lakeside, in Chicago, Illinois.