William Grigsby McCormick

William Grigsby McCormick
Chicago Alderman from the 18th Ward[1]
In office
1879–1881
Serving with Julius Jonas (1879–1880)
August H. Burley (1880–1881)
Preceded byJames H.B. Daly
Succeeded byFrank M. Blair
Personal details
Born(1851 -06-03)June 3, 1851
Chicago, Illinois
DiedNovember 29, 1941(1941-11-29) (aged 90)
SpouseEleanor Brooks
Children7, including Chauncey McCormick
Parent(s)William Sanderson McCormick
Mary Ann Grigsby
OccupationBusinessman
Plaque on his college residence

William Grigsby McCormick (June 3, 1851 – November 29, 1941) was an American businessman of the influential McCormick family in Chicago, who was a co-founder of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also served as a Chicago alderman.

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