William Telford
William Telford | |
|---|---|
Telford in 1975 | |
| Mayor of Springfield | |
| In office April 6, 1971 – April 8, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson O. Howarth |
| Succeeded by | J. Michael Houston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1912 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 2003 (aged 91) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
LaVerne Marlowe
(m. 1944; div. 1947)Pauline McCormick
(m. 1947; died 2000) |
| Education | Northern Illinois School of Optometry |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
William Telford (June 15, 1912 – August 21, 2003) was an American politician who served as mayor of Springfield, Illinois. He served for two consecutive terms, from 1971 to 1979. He was succeeded by J. Michael Houston on April 10, 1979.
Telford served as Sangamon County's coroner for 19 years before deciding to run for Mayor.