Background
GAGE, Lyman J. was born on June 28, 1836.
GAGE, Lyman J. was born on June 28, 1836.
Studied at common school. Rome (New York) Academy. Doctor of Laws Beliot College, Wisconsin (United States.).
Doctor of Laws (Honorary) New York University, 1903.
Banker and financier. In 1858 book-keeper and in 1868 cashier, Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company, Chicago.
Cashier, 1st National Bank, Chicago, 1868.
President and General Manager, 1882. President, 1891; Secretary of the Treasury, 1897 -1902. Was three times President American Bankers’ Association.
First President and organiser of Chicago ClearingHouse Association.
First President and organiser of Chicago Civic Federation. Devoted to municipal reform.
First President of World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago. President of the United States Trust Company of New York City 1902-1906.