Background
Cunningham, James Dalton was born on May 5, 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Josephine (Dalton) Cunningham.
Cunningham, James Dalton was born on May 5, 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Josephine (Dalton) Cunningham.
Graduate Hyde Park High School, 1905.
Began as clerk Armour Glue Works, 1905. Vice-president Clyde Machine Works Company, 1909-1911. Founder, 1911, since president Steam Appliance Company, now Republic Flow Meters Company, manufacturers industrial instruments and control, Chicago, now the chairman of board.
Director B. & O. Railroad Company, Railroad Company, Lake Shore National Bank, Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, Belden Manufacturing Company, Blue Cross Plan Republic Flow Meters Company.
Served as Second lieutenant, Air Service, Army of the United States, World War I. Past chairman, now. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member Western Society Engineers, Illinois Manufacturers Association (member of advisory board).
Clubs: Chicago, Union League, Commercial, Indian Hill.
Married Esther Berglund, January 1, 1934. Children: James Dalton (deceased), Barbara.