The Strattons of Illinois
- William J. Stratton (1886–1938), Illinois Secretary of State 1929-1933, candidate for Illinois Secretary of States 1936. Father of William Stratton.
- William Stratton (1914–2001), U.S. Representative from Illinois 1941-1943 1947-1949, Treasurer of Illinois 1843-1945 1951-1953, candidate for the Republican nomination for Illinois Secretary of States 1944, candidate for Michigan Secretary of State 1948, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1952 1956 1960, Governor of Illinois 1953-1961, candidate for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States 1960, candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Illinois 1968. Son of William J. Stratton.
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