Notable Members
Since its founding, Phi Alpha has incorporated many successful men into its ranks, for example,
- William Jayne, First Governor of the Dakota Territory, 1861-1863, U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1863-1864.
- Henry Smith Van Eaton, U.S. Representative from Mississippi, 6th District, 1883-1887.
- Paul Findley, U.S. Representative from Illinois, 20th District, 1961-1982.
- Ralph Tyler Smith, U.S. Senator, 1969-1970.
- Richard Henry Mills, Judge, U.S. District Court 1985-
- Samuel W. Nichols, philanthropist, donated property now known as Nichols Park in Jacksonville, IL.
- William McKendree Springer, U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1875-1895. Chief Justice of the United States Court of Appeals of Indian Territory, 1895-1900.
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