Background
Dampeer, John Lyell was born on June 3, 1916 in Cleveland. Son of James W. and Felicia (Gressitt) Dampeer.
Dampeer, John Lyell was born on June 3, 1916 in Cleveland. Son of James W. and Felicia (Gressitt) Dampeer.
Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1938; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1942; student, New College, Oxford (England) University, 1938-1939.
Since practiced in, Cleveland partner, Thompson Hine & Flory LLP, 1955-1997; retired, 1997.
Trustee Family Service Association Cleveland, 1951-1970. Trustee, chairman board trustees Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, 1984-1996. Trustee, treasurer Sea Research Foundation, 1984-1996.
Member American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association (chairman corporation law committee 1960-1962), Greater Cleveland Bar Association (executive committee 1958-1961), Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Union (Cleveland), Kirtland Country (Cleveland).
Married Lucie Augustin Kennerdell, June 30, 1950 (deceased July 1990). Children: Lyell B., David K., G. Geoffrey.