Edward Rummel
Edward Rummel | |
|---|---|
| 15th Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office 1869–1873 | |
| Governor | John M. Palmer |
| Preceded by | Sharon Tyndale |
| Succeeded by | George H. Harlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1838 |
| Died | September 7, 1894 (aged 55 or 56) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (Early years) |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat (Later years) |
| Profession | Politician, Printer, Newspaper Owner |
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Edward Rummel (c. 1838 – September 7, 1894) was the 15th Secretary of State of Illinois from 1869 to 1873. His tenure is notable for devising a more systematic method of record keeping that was required by the role of Illinois Secretary of State along with recommending a manual of state government.