John Meyer (Illinois politician)

John Meyer (February 27, 1852 – July 3, 1895) was an American lawyer and politician.

He emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1867 and settled in Chicago, Illinois.

Meyer practiced law in Freeport, Illinois with his brother-in-law.

Meyer died at his brother-in-law's home in Freeport, Illinois.

[1][2][3] He was associated with the "Big Four" (Daniel S. Berry, Edgar C. Hawley, Freeman P. Morris, and Clayton E. Crafts), a group of Illinois legislators known for their corporate ties.