Background
Cannon, William Cornelius was born on December 8, 1873 in Andover, New York, United States. Son of Patrick and Mary (Delaney) Cannon.
Cannon, William Cornelius was born on December 8, 1873 in Andover, New York, United States. Son of Patrick and Mary (Delaney) Cannon.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Alfred University, 1894. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1900. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Alfred University, 1926, Seton Hall College, 1936, Canisius College, 1954.
; 1 son, John Dormer. Admitted to bar, New New York Member Davis Polk Wardwell Sunderland & Kiendl.
Director Salisbury Bank & Trust Company (Connecticut), 775 Park Avenue, Incorporated.
Director Empire State Foundation Indiana Liberal Arts Colleges, New New York Honorary Chairman of the Board Alfred University Candidate for presidential elector New Jersey Democratic, 1924.
Alternate delegate at large New Jersey, Democratic National Convention, 1928.
Member State Board Institutions and Agencies, New Jersey, 1925-1944. Member American, New York State, New York County, and New York City Bar Associations, American Law Institute, American branch International Law Society (honorary vice president), Harvard Law School Association, American Judicature Society, American Society International Law. Knight of Malta.; Clubs: Harvard (New York), Union, Broad Saint, Wall Saint
Married Edith Dormer, September 8, 1908 (deceased.