Cook County IL Archives Biographies.....Angus, John 1845 - 
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Author: Goodspeed, W.A., & Healy, D.D. (Eds.)

Possibly no name is more closely associated with the early building interests 
of Chicago than that of John Angus, who came to this country in 1867 and who, 
until his death, which occurred November 2, 1907, was actively identified with 
many of the most important contracting deals throughout the county. A native 
of Scotland, he was born February 10, 1845, the son of John and Eliza (Ganson) 
Angus. He received his education in the public schools of that country, and 
during early manhood learned the cut-stone trade under the direction of his 
father, who was a prominent cut-stone contractor and superintendent of a large 
stone quarry.

In 1866 he went to England, but a year later, realizing the advantages to be 
had in America, emigrated to this country and worked at his trade alone, 
continuing thus until 1872. He then entered into partnership with his brother 
in the same business under the firm name of William & John Angus, cut stone 
contractors, and this partnership continued from 1872 to 1875, after which, 
until 1880, John continued alone. Later, in 1880-1, he became a member of the 
firm of Allen, Angus & Gindele, and when the firm name was changed to Angus & 
Gindele, he was made president. Since 1902 the firm has been known as Angus 
Bro. & Co. They have done an immense business and have made it profitable. Mr. 
Angus was connected with the construction of many of the most important 
buildings of the West. He executed the masonry work on the Palmer House, 
Victoria and Plaza hotels, on the Potter Palmer and Chas. T. Yerkes buildings, 
and on the old County Building in 1877.

In his political views he was a Republican. He was identified with the Masonic 
fraternity, being a member of Lakeside Lodge A. F. & A. M., New York Chapter 
R. A. M. and Chevalier Bayard Commandery K. T. He also belonged to the Union 
League and Builders clubs. 

November 9, 1871, Mr. Angus was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Jackson, of 
New York City, and to them were born four children, David, William J., John, 
and Esther. His offices were located at 188 Madison street and his residence 
at 3213 Michigan avenue.


Additional Comments:
Goodspeed, W.A., & Healy, D.D. (Eds.). (1909). History of Cook County, 
Illinois. Chicago: The Goodspeed Historical Association.

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