Background
Shanahan, David Edward was born on September 7, 1862 in Lee Company, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Katherine Vale (Power) Shanahan.
Shanahan, David Edward was born on September 7, 1862 in Lee Company, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Katherine Vale (Power) Shanahan.
Holden Grammar Schools. Chicago High School; Chicago College, of Law, Bachelor of Laws Engaged in Real Estate and Banking business. Chairman Board of Directors, Central Manufacturing District Bank, Midland National Bank, Terminal National Bank, E. L. Essley Machinery Company.
Advisory Committee Madison-Kedzie Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, 111. Member 111.
Engaged in real estate and banking business. Director, Terminal National Bank, E. L. Essley Machinery Company. South Town supervisor, 1885-1887.
Member Illinois House of Representatives, 1894-1931 (temporary speaker, 1903. Speaker, 1915-1931). Has served as delegate to city, county, state and nat. Republican convs.; member Chicago Charter Convention, 1905.
Member Illinois Commission to San Francisco Exposition, 1915. Member State Council of Defense, 1917.
Clubs: Union League, Elks, Central Manufacturing District, Army and Navy (Chicago), Republican, Bankers (Chicago).