Sheridan, James Jay
born at: Virginia City, Nevada, on August 16, 1868;
son of: James C. Sheridan and Bridget Sheridan, nee: Bridget Crowley
education: public schools, Marshall, Michigan; Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Michigan, 1894; Master of Laws (LL.M.), Yale, 1895;
married: Gertrude Sheridan, nee: Gertrude Sands, of Chicago, on March 25, 1911 (died June 24, 1917).
Practiced at Chicago since 1895;
member Charter Convention that formulated new charter for Chicago, 1904.
Member Chicago Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi.
Clubs: Hamilton Club (president: 1903-4), University Club. While in college encouraged organization of Republican clubs among college men.
Recreations: horseback riding, golf.
Office: 946 National Life Building
Home: 1124 W. Pratt Boulevard, Rogers Park
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1917.
