John P. Hand

John Pryor Hand (November 10, 1850 – May 22, 1923) was an American jurist.

John P. Hand was born in Henry County, Illinois on November 10, 1850.

[1] He studied at Rock River Seminary in Mount Morris, Illinois.

In 1872, Hand received his bachelor's degree from University of Iowa.

From 1900 until his resignation in 1913, Hand served on the Illinois Supreme Court and was chief justice.