Background
Cleary, Michael Joseph was born on September 23, 1876 in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael and Bridget (Ducey) Cleary.
Cleary, Michael Joseph was born on September 23, 1876 in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael and Bridget (Ducey) Cleary.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1901.
Admitted to Wisconsin bar, 1901, and practiced at Blanchardville as member firm Chandler & Cleary, 1901-1915. Executive counsel to Governor Philipp, January-July 1915. Commissioner of insurance, Wisconsin, 1915-1919.
Vice president Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1919-1932, president, 1932-1947. Director Wisconsin Tel. Company; Regent University of Wisconsin.
Member of the Board of Governors Marquette University.
Clubs: University, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Country.
Married Bonnie Blanchard, November 15, 1915. Children: Catherine B., Mary E., James Thomas.