Background
Burrows, Cecil J. was born on March 21, 1922 in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. Son of Amos R. and Florence M. (Krohe) Burrows.
Burrows, Cecil J. was born on March 21, 1922 in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. Son of Amos R. and Florence M. (Krohe) Burrows.
Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1944. Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1952.
City attorney, Pittsfield, Illinois, 1957—1964. State's attorney Pike County, 1964—1970. Private practice Pittsfield, 1957—1970.
Circuit judge 8th circuit Illinois, 1970—1990. With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946.
Served as officer United States Marine Corps,1943-1946. Member Illinois Judges Association, Pike County Bar Association, Federalist Society.
Married Virginia Pearson, June 27, 1949. Children: Sandra, Carol, Deborah.