Adelbert J. McCormick explained

Adelbert J. McCormick (December 16, 1845 – December 27, 1903) was an American merchant and politician from New York.

Life

McCormick was born on December 16, 1845, in Ridgeway, New York, the son of Nelson McCormick. He attended Medina Academy.

McCormick attended the University of Rochester, graduating from there in 1869. He was a member of Psi Upsilon. He then worked as principal of a Fayetteville school from 1869 to 1872.^[1] He then returned to Ridgeway, where he was a dealer in Medina sandstone. He served as town supervisor for four terms.

In 1891, McCormick was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Orleans County. He served in the Assembly in 1892^[2] and 1893.^[3]

In 1869, McCormick married Ella S. Abbot. They had three children, Charles Nelson, Elva L., and Carl L.

McCormick died at home on December 27, 1903. He was buried in Boxwood Cemetery.^[4]

External links

• The Political Graveyard
• Adelbert J. McCormick at Find a Grave

Notes and References

1. Book: Wertheimer, Leo Weldon. The Twelfth General Catalogue of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. May 1917. Executive Council of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. 501. en.
2. Book: Lloyd, Will L.. The New York Red Book. James B. Lyon. 1892. Albany, N.Y.. 144. en.
3. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. James B. Lyon. 1893. Albany, N.Y.. 147. en.
4. News: 31 December 1903. Death of Hon. Adelbert J. McCormick. 53. 5. The Medina Tribune. 25. Medina, N.Y..