Hugh W. Cross
Hugh W. Cross | |
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Official portrait, circa 1945 | |
| Chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission | |
| In office 1955–1956 | |
| Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission | |
| In office 1950–1957 | |
| Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
| Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office 1941–1949 | |
| Governor | Dwight H. Green |
| Preceded by | John Henry Stelle |
| Succeeded by | Sherwood Dixon |
| Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Louie E. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1933–1941 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1896 Jerseyville, Illinois |
| Died | October 15, 1972 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois College of Law |
Hugh Ware Cross (August 24, 1896 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician, lawyer, farmer, and businessman who served as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, lieutenant governor of Illinois, and speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.