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Alan Best (politician)

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Alan Best (January 8, 1906–April 23, 1953) was an American politician and businessman.

Best was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He lived in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and family and was involved in the merchandise business. Best was involved with the Republican Party. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1947 until his death in 1953. Best died at the Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, having been a patient for five weeks.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ 'Illinois blue Book 1947-1948,' Biographical Biographical Sketch of Alan Best, pg. 236-237
  2. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1953-1954,' Biographical Sketch of Alan Best, pg. 244-245
  3. ^ 'State Rep. Alan Best Dies At Age 47,' The Decatur Herald (Illinois), April 24, 1953, pg. 1