Background
Shank, Corwin Sheridan was born on September 14, 1866 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Son of George Washington and Mary Catherine (McEwen) Shank.
Shank, Corwin Sheridan was born on September 14, 1866 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Son of George Washington and Mary Catherine (McEwen) Shank.
Student McMinnville (Oregon) College, 1884-1885. Doctor of Laws, 1910. Student Bishop Scott’s Military Academy, Portland, Oregon, 1885-1886.
Bachelor of Laws, Yale, 1891.
Practiced at Seattle, Washington, since 1891. Senior member firm of Shank, Rode, Cook & Watkins. Chairman board of directors Northwest Casualty Company, Northwestern Mutual Fire Association.
Attorney Commonwealth of Australia, 1917-1924.
“Father” of Washington State Reformatory, Monroe, Washington, and president board of managers until 1914.
Member American Bar Association. Member Institute Pacific Relations, Hangchow, China, 1931. Mason (32°).; Clubs: Rainier, Broadmoor Golf.
Married Jennie Mabel Baker, December 22, 1892. Children: Corwin Philip, Mistress Katherine Lee, Mistress Virginia Anderson.