Cyrus McCormick Jr.
Cyrus Hall McCormick Jr. (May 16, 1859 – June 2, 1936) was an American businessman. He was president of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company from 1884 to 1902. His tenure was marked by bitter conflict with the union, culminating in the murder of two striking workers on May 3, 1886– the event which precipitated the Haymarket Tragedy.
Cyrus McCormick Jr. | |
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| Born | Cyrus Hall McCormick Jr. May 16, 1859 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | June 2, 1936 (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois |
| Burial place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse |
Harriet Bradley Hammond
(m. 1889) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Cyrus Hall McCormick Sr. Nancy Fowler |
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