Background
Barr, Lyman was born on October 22, 1896 in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of F. X. and Catherine (Brennan) Barr.
Barr, Lyman was born on October 22, 1896 in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of F. X. and Catherine (Brennan) Barr.
Educated public schools of Highland Park, Illinois.
Clerk, Halsey, Stuart & Company, Chicago, 1916-1917, 1919-1920. With Paul H. Davis & Company, Chicago, 1920-1953, salesman, 1920-1930, general partner, 1930-1953. Founding partner Ralph W. Davis & Company, Chicago, 1953-1968.
Member Midwest Stock Exchange (member of the Board of Governors from Chicago), Chicago Stock Exchange. Clubs: Exmoor Country, Republican, Executive, Chicago Athletic Association.
Married Lucy McCarthy, February 26, 1926. Children: Jane, Courtney, Meredith.