Lebbeus M. Cornish

Background

Cornish, Lebbeus M. was born on April 20, 1921 in Honolulu. Son of Lebbeus M. and Lydia Herrmann Cornish.

Education

AB, Washburn University, 1947. Juris Doctor, Washburn University, 1948.

Career

Partner Glenn, Cornish, Hanson & Karns, Chartered, Topeka, 1948—1999. Managing partner Washburn University, lecturer business law, 1951—1975. Special legal counsel Kansas Corporation Commission, 1955—1957, Kansas Hwy Commission, 1955—1957, Kansas Board Tax Appeals, 1965—1969.

Board chairman Kansas Mutual Insurance Company, Nordia Insurance Company. Special assistant attorney general Kansas, 1973—1974. Board directors Topeka United Way, 1960—1980, president, 1964—1966.

Board regents Washburn University, 1969—1973, chairman, 1972—1973. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• Lebbeus M. Cornish has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board chairman Topeka Bank & Trust. Trustee Topeka Public Library, 1964—1968. St. Francis Hospital, 1965—1968.

Member of American Bar Association (vice chairman property law committee 1975-1985, member banking committee 1982-1999), International Association Insurance Counsel, American Judicature Society, Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association, Garden of Gods Club, Kansas City Club, Top of the Tower Club, Topeka Club, Topeka Country Club.

Connections

Married Dorothy L. Cornish, November 7, 1945. Children: Craig, Kent.

Father:

Lebbeus M.

Mother:

Lydia Herrmann Cornish

Spouse:

Dorothy L. Cornish

child:

Craig Cornish

child:

Kent Cornish