ADAMS, Cyrus Hall, retired Board of Trade merchant; born Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge Co., Va., Feb. 21, 1849; son Hugh and Amanda (McCormick) Adams; mother was daughter of Robert McCormick; ed. Chicago public schools and old Univ. of Chicago; married Chicago, Sept. 26, 1878, Emma J., daughter of Lyman Blair; one son:Cyrus H., Jr. Entered employ of Cyrus H. McCormick & Co., 1867; became member of the firm of McCormick, Adams & Co. in 1871, and head of the firm of Cyrus H. Adams & Co., 1883; retired from business, owing to ill health, 1889. During period, 1871-89, was mem. of the Arbitration Com., mem. of the Appeals Com. and a dlr. of the Board of Trade. Was dir. Nat. Bank of America. Independent Democrat. Presbyterian. Trustee McCormick Theological Seminary; was member Board of Governors, Presbyterian Hosp. for a number of years; governing mem. Art Inst, of Chicago. Clubs: Union League, Onwentsia, Saddle and Cycle. Recreations: golf and literature. Residence: 711 Rush St. Office: 313 Postal Telegraph Bldg.
