Background
Clinnin, John V. was born on April 5, 1876 in Huntley, Illinois, United States. Son of James Gregory and Jane (Dougherty) Clinnin.
Clinnin, John V. was born on April 5, 1876 in Huntley, Illinois, United States. Son of James Gregory and Jane (Dougherty) Clinnin.
De Louisiana Salle Institute. Chicago Kent College, of Law.
Recorder Cook County, 1903-1913. Assistant Corporate Counsel City of Chicago, 1915-1916. 1st assistant United States District Attorney, 1921-1922.
Chairman Illinois Athletic Commission, 1929-1931. Member Illinois Civil Service Commission, since 1932. Enlisted 1st Illinois Infantry, 1894.
Served in Santiago de Cuba campaign during Spanish-American War. Colonel commanding 130th Infantry, Advertising Educational Foundation, 1918, retired with rank brigadier general, 1922. Major general commanding Illinois Reserve Militia, 1940, retired 1943.
Member: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Hamilton.
Spouse Rena F. Clinnin, January 30, 1926.