Solomon Hicks Bethea (May 18, 1852 – August 3, 1909) was an American attorney, politician and judge. He was appointed United States district judge for the Northern District of Illinois by Theodore Roosevelt. He also served as United States Attorney for the same district, was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for one term, and was Mayor of Dixon, Illinois.
Solomon Hicks Bethea
Illinois Northern District Court
Born 1852 in Lee County, IL
Died 1909 in Dixon, IL
FJC ID: 163
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois1899–1905- Private practice, Dixon, Illinois1877–1898
- IllinoisState representative · 1882–1883
- Dixon, IllinoisMayor
Appointments
1905–1909 · Appointed by Theodore Roosevelt (Republican)Term ended: Death
Education
- Read law1876