Background
GRIDLEY, Martin M. was born on May 16, 1863 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Nelson Cowles and Helen (Medbery) Gridley.
GRIDLEY, Martin M. was born on May 16, 1863 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Nelson Cowles and Helen (Medbery) Gridley.
Northwestern IT., Bachelor of Philosophy, 1883.
Ph.M., 1885; Union College, of Law, Chicago, Bachelor of Laws, 1885. Began practice of law in Chicago, 1886. Elected Judge. Superior Court, Cook Company, 1910.
Re-elected, 1916, 1922 and since 1928. Assigned as Judge of Appellate Court of 111. for the First District, 1912.
Member: Phi Beta Kappa. American Bar Association Clubs: University (Chicago and Evanston), Glen View Golf, Evanston, Law (Chicago).
Spouse Ruth Farwell, June 4, 1896, Evanston, 111.