William Burry

Background

Burry, William was born on January 10, 1851 in Montreal, Canada. Son of William and Mary (Bryson) Burry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1874.

Career

1 son, William. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1875, and began practice at Chicago. Member Runnells & Burry, 1887-1905, later Runnells, Burry & Johnstone, and Burry, Johnstone & Peters, then Burry, Johnstone, Peters and Dixon. Counsel for French Government and for French consul in Chicago.

Vice president Home for Destitute Crippled Children.

Officer Legion of Honor (France).

Achievements

• William Burry has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Runnells & Burry, 1887-1905, later Runnells, Burry & Johnstone, and Burry, Johnstone & Peters, then Burry, Johnstone, Peters and Dixon.

Connections

Married Jane R. King, June 3, 1896.

Father:

William Burry

Mother:

Mary (Bryson) Burry

Spouse:

Jane R. King