John Jay Sonsteby

Background

Sonsteby, John Jay was born on January 15, 1879 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Knudt J. and Christiana (Sorensen) Sonsteby.

Education

Began practice of law in Chicago, 1906. Admitted to bar of Nova Scoti Supreme Court, in 1912. Member Chicago Board of Education, 1906-1909 and 1912-1915.

Attorney for city treasurer, Chicago, 1916-1918.

Elected chief justice Municipal Court of Chicago, November 4, 1930, reelected, 1936. Chairman Bds. of Instruction, Northern District Illinois during World War I.

Government appeal agent and member legal advisory committee of Exemption Board Northern 78, Selective Service.

Achievements

• John Jay Sonsteby has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason; member Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, Maccabees, Royal League, National Union.

Connections

Married Alice R. Osland, May 28, 1913. Children: Helene Alice (Mistress Henry M. Sinclair), Mona Katherine.

Father:

Knudt J. Sonsteby

Mother:

Christiana (Sorensen) Sonsteby

Spouse:

Alice R. Osland

child:

Mona Katherine Sonsteby

child:

Helene Alice Sonsteby (Mistress Henry M. Sinclair)