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... h. John McCormick. Son of Hugh McCormick (3rd). Grandson of James McCormick. Great grandson of Hugh McCormick (2nd). Great great grandson of Hugh McCormick (1st). Born in New York City, January 15, 1818.
In early life he was in business in that city, and, in 1845, became Secretary of the Atlantic Dock Company of Brooklyn, an office which he filled with great fidelity until his death in Brooklyn, January 6, 1890. For much of the time he was the executive officer of the company, and most of its docks and warehouses, among the first in the United States, were constructed under his direct supervision. He was quicksighted, systematic and energetic as a business man, and much respected for his intelligence and integrity. He managed the affairs of the company, and its large landed interests, with marked success. He married, February 17, 1845, Caroline Pilsbury, daughter of John and Abigail Eliot Pilsbury, of Newburyport, Mass.
Had issue :
1. Eliot McCormick. B.,May 5, 1849.
2. Isabella Esther McCormick. B., Aug. 29, 1853. M., Edgar- Wade Abbott, Jan. 16, 1883. ...
