Background
Mayer, Frederick was born on August 16, 1890 in Seeheim, Germany. Son of Loesermann and Karoline (Hirsch) Mayer.
Mayer, Frederick was born on August 16, 1890 in Seeheim, Germany. Son of Loesermann and Karoline (Hirsch) Mayer.
Brought to the United States, 1904, naturalized, 1912. Bachelor of Laws, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1912.
February 16, 1921; children—Richard J. (killed in action in Germany, November 1944), Janet. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1912, practiced in Chicago. Various positions Greenebaum Sons Bank & Trust Company, 1906-1912, attorney, 1912-1929.
Partner Johnston, Thompson, Raymond & Mayer, and predecessors, from 1929.
Secretary, director Continental Grain Company.
Served as sergeant, United States Army, 1918-1919. Member American, Illinois State Chicago bar associations, American Legion, Chicago Law Institute. Mason.; Club: Standard (Chicago.
Married Lelie Samish. Children: Richard J. (killed in action in Germany, November.