Adelbert J. McCormick
Adelbert J. McCormick (December 16, 1845 – December 27, 1903) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Life
[edit]McCormick was born on December 16, 1845, in Ridgeway, New York, the son of Nelson McCormick. He attended Medina Academy.[1]
McCormick attended the University of Rochester, graduating from there in 1869. He was a member of Psi Upsilon. He then worked as principal of a Fayetteville school from 1869 to 1872.[2] He then returned to Ridgeway, where he was a dealer in Medina sandstone. He served as town supervisor for four terms.[3]
In 1891, McCormick was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Orleans County. He served in the Assembly in 1892[3] and 1893.[4]
In 1869, McCormick married Ella S. Abbot. They had three children, Charles Nelson, Elva L., and Carl L.[1]
McCormick died at home on December 27, 1903. He was buried in Boxwood Cemetery.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Death of Hon. Adelbert J. McCormick". The Medina Tribune. Vol. 53, no. 25. Medina, N.Y. 31 December 1903. p. 5.
- ^ Wertheimer, Leo Weldon (May 1917). The Twelfth General Catalogue of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Executive Council of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. p. 501.
- ^ a b Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 144.
- ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 147.
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