JOHN MCCORMICK, son of Andrew and Ann S. McCormick, was born in Springfield, July 28, 1845, and attended the common schools in his native place. Worked at painting a short time, then at the carpenter's trade, from 1861 to 1863. After being engaged in various occupations, he resumed his trade, which he followed till 1869, when he engaged as car-builder for the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad Company, in Springfield, and has continued in this occupation since. Mr. McCormick was married in Springfield, October 10, 1868, to Tillie Morroth, of Bloomington, and by this union have one child, Tillie May. Mrs. McCormick, is a member of the Methodist church. Mr. McCormick is a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Sangamon Lodge, No. 6.