Stephen S. Gregory
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Stephen Strong Gregory was a prominent Chicago
lawyer
.
on November 16, 1849. His family moved to Madison, Wisconsin
in 1858. He was educated at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
, receiving an A.B. in 1870, an LL.B. in 1871, and an A.M. in 1873.
Gregory began the practice of law
in Madison, before moving to Chicago
in 1874. In Chicago, he associated himself with Judge A. H. Chetlain in the law firm of Chetlain & Gregory.
In 1880, he married Janet M. Tappan, daughter of Arthur Tappan
. The couple had three children together: Charlotte C. Gregory, Tappan Gregory, and Stephen S. Gregory, Jr.
He joined the firm of Tenney & Flower in 1879, with the firm shortly thereafter becoming Flower, Tenney & Gregory. He formed a new firm, Gregory, Booth & Flower in 1888. He founded a new firm in 1900, with his son Tappan becoming a partner.
Gregory's practice involved him in several high-profile cases. He represented Chicago
in Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois
, 146 U.S. 387 (1892). He represented Patrick Eugene Prendergast
after his 1893 assassination of Mayor of Chicago
Carter Harrison, Sr.
Gregory served as president of the Chicago Bar Association
in 1900, of the Illinois State Bar Association
in 1904, and of the American Bar Association
in 1911.
Gregory died on October 24, 1920.
Chicago
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lawyer
Lawyer
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Biography
Stephen S. Gregory was born in Unadilla, New YorkUnadilla (town), New York
Unadilla is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 4,548. The name is derived from an Iroquois word for "meeting place."...
on November 16, 1849. His family moved to Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
in 1858. He was educated at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, receiving an A.B. in 1870, an LL.B. in 1871, and an A.M. in 1873.
Gregory began the practice of law
Practice of law
In its most general sense, the practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or attorney at law, barrister,...
in Madison, before moving to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in 1874. In Chicago, he associated himself with Judge A. H. Chetlain in the law firm of Chetlain & Gregory.
In 1880, he married Janet M. Tappan, daughter of Arthur Tappan
Arthur Tappan
Arthur Tappan was an American abolitionist. He was the brother of Senator Benjamin Tappan, and abolitionist Lewis Tappan.-Biography:...
. The couple had three children together: Charlotte C. Gregory, Tappan Gregory, and Stephen S. Gregory, Jr.
He joined the firm of Tenney & Flower in 1879, with the firm shortly thereafter becoming Flower, Tenney & Gregory. He formed a new firm, Gregory, Booth & Flower in 1888. He founded a new firm in 1900, with his son Tappan becoming a partner.
Gregory's practice involved him in several high-profile cases. He represented Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois
Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois
The Supreme Court decision in Illinois Central Railroad v. Illinois, 146 U.S. 387 , reaffirmed that each state in its sovereign capacity holds permanent title to all submerged lands within its borders and holds these lands in public trust. This is a foundational case for the Public Trust Doctrine...
, 146 U.S. 387 (1892). He represented Patrick Eugene Prendergast
Patrick Eugene Prendergast
Patrick Eugene Joseph Prendergast was the assassin of Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison, Sr.-Background:Prendergast was born in Ireland. His grandfather was reported to have died insane while his mother had "repeated attacks of hysterics" and his father died of consumption...
after his 1893 assassination of Mayor of Chicago
Mayor of Chicago
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Carter Harrison, Sr.
Carter Harrison, Sr.
Carter Henry Harrison, Sr. was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1879 until 1887; he was subsequently elected to a fifth term in 1893 but was assassinated before completing his term. He previously served two terms in the United States House of Representatives...
Gregory served as president of the Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Founded in 1874, the Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary bar association with over 20,000 members. Like other bar associations, it concerns itself with professional ethics, networking among members, and continuing legal education. It is located adjacent to the John Marshall Law School in the...
in 1900, of the Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
The Illinois State Bar Association is the largest voluntary state bar association in the country. Approximately 30,000 lawyers are members of the ISBA. Unlike some state bar associations, in which membership is mandatory, ISBA membership is not required of lawyers licensed to practice in...
in 1904, and of the American Bar Association
American Bar Association
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in 1911.
Gregory died on October 24, 1920.