Background
Black, Kenneth Wallace was born on December 10, 1912 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Wallace John and Margaret B. (Robinson) Black.
Black, Kenneth Wallace was born on December 10, 1912 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Wallace John and Margaret B. (Robinson) Black.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, 1934. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1937.
Sole practice, Washington, 1937-1975. Attorney City of Washington, 1941-1953, 57-77. Partner Black & Black, Washington, from 1975.
Board directors 1st National Bank Washington, Illinois.
Vice chairman Republican Center Committee Tazewell County, Illinois, 1956-1980. Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, 1968. Trustee Bradley University, since 1947, chairman board trustees, 1970-1976.
Past president Washington Township Public Library Board, Illinois Valley Systems Library Board. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Peoria County Bar Association, Tazewell County Bar Association (past president), American Judicature Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Phi Alpha Delta, Sigma Chi. Clubs: Peoria Country, Creve Coeur.
Lodges: Masons (consistery), Shriners, Jesters.
Married Edith Adele Lowry, August 10, 1938 (deceased). Children: Barbara Black Brown, Kenneth Lowry, Bruce Wallace. Married Dorothy W. Powell, May 12, 1978.