Boetius Henry Sullivan
Boetius Henry Sullivan, Sr. (November 18, 1885 - February 14, 1961[1]) was a Chicago businessman and lawyer who reorganized the Sawyer Biscuit Company in 1925.[2] He was known as "The Million Dollar Kid" for his charitable contributions while attending Yale University.[3]
Biography[edit]
Boetius Henry Sullivan was born on November 18, 1885, to Roger Charles Sullivan and Helen Marie Quinlan in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Yale University and Harvard Law School, and on December 28, 1911, married Mary Loretta Connery.[3][4] His father, Roger Charles Sullivan died on April 14, 1920. His son, Boetius Henry Sullivan, Jr. died on December 19, 1966.[5]
Family[edit]
Boetius Sullivan married Mary Loretta Connery and had 5 children: Roger Charles Sullivan, Helen Sullivan Mckinley, Boetius Sullivan III, Mary Sullivan Griffin, and Jane Sullivan.
References[edit]
- ^ Boetius Henry Sullivan. Chicago Bar Association. 1961.
- ^ "Sawyer Biscuit Company Goes Into Merger". Chicago Tribune. November 18, 1925. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
The reorganization was managed by Boetius H. Sullivan, son of the founder of the corporation. ...
- ^ a b "Boetius Sullivan Weds. Former Yale Student, Now at Harvard, Marries Miss Connery". The New York Times. January 1, 1912. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ "Miss Connery Married to Boetius Sullivan". Chicago Tribune. December 28, 1911. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
The marriage of Miss Mary Loretta Connery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Connery, 2933 Washington boulevard, to Boetius C. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Sullivan, took place yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock in St. Matthew's Roman Catholic church, the Rev.
- ^ Northeastern Reporter. 1970.