title: William F. Calhoun
text: # William F. Calhoun
  
  William F. Calhoun (November 21, 1844 – June 10, 1929) was a dentist, state legislator, newspaper editor, and postmaster in Illinois. He served as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
  
  ## Biography
  
  William F. Calhoun was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1844. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was a Republican.
  
  His wife was active in the Women's Relief Corps.
  
  He died at his home in Decatur, Illinois on June 10, 1929.
  
  