Background
Cavanaugh, John William was born on March 28, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Bernard and Harriette (Shinners) Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh, John William was born on March 28, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Bernard and Harriette (Shinners) Cavanaugh.
Bachelor of Arts, Notre Dame University, 1928. Bachelor of Laws, Chicago-Kent College Law, 1935.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1935. With trust department Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company, Chicago, 1929-1934. Northern Trust Company, Chicago, 1934-1936.
With firm McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, 1936-1969.
Trustee Dominican College, Racine, Wisconsin, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Member American, Illinois, Chicago, District of Columbia Bar associations. Clubs: Mid-Day, Knollwood, Chicago, University (Chicago).
Married Jane Stude, June 27, 1942. Children: Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Jane, Margaret Kim, John William.