Researching Forrest Claypool
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 14 people with the Claypool surname? In that year Claypool was ranked number 3565 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Forrest means "Of the Woods, Forest" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Forrest Claypool on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Forrest Claypool and the Claypool Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 4 people with the Claypool surname in the UK? Claypool is now ranked number 4037 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Forrest Claypool
Forrest Claypool
Forrest Edward Claypool is an American politician who has held several positions in the governments of Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools from July 27, 2015, until December 8, 2017. Previous offices held by Claypool include Superintendent of the Chicago Park District from 1993 to 1998, Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and President of the Chicago Transit Authority. In 2007–2008, Claypool served as a key member of Barack Obama campaign's media team, in his capacity as a longtime partner of David Axelrod.
An attorney, he lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Claypool is twice married and has three children.
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