Pearson, Cyril D., 1897-1966
Dates
- Existence: 1897 - 1966
Biography
Cyril D. Pearson (1897-1966) was a lawyer and veteran from New York.
Cyril Drew Pearson was born in Lehi, Utah on April 4, 1897 to parents Andrew C. Pearson and Sarah Smith Pearson. He enrolled in the United States Military Academy when he was 21 and graduated two years later in 1920. Pearson served for one year in infantry and one year in Chemical Warfare Service, when he resigned his Army commission to attend law school. He received a bachelors and a Doctorate in Law from the New York University Law school. He became a member of the New York, Utah, and United States Supreme Court Bars. In 1928 Pearson was hired by the Standard Oil legal department where he recieved international acclaim. In 1921 he married Helen Smart. They had two daughters.
Citation:
UPB files, 15 May, 2019 (b. 1897 Lehi, UT; parents Andrew C. and Sarah Smith Pearson; enrollment in USMA at 21 years, graduated 1920; 1 year service in infantry; 1 year service in Chem Warfare Service; bachelor's and Doctorate degree in law from NYU Law School; member of NY, UT, and US Supreme Court bars; hired by Standard Oil 1928; married Helen Smart 1921; 2 daughters)New York - cradle of Mormonism, [194-?]: page 1 (Cyril D. Pearson)
FamilySearch, viewed 25 June 2019 (Cyril Drew Pearson; born 4 April 1897 in Lehi, Utah; died 4 January 1966 in Salt Lake City, Utah)
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Cyril D. Pearson papers
Contains letters written by Cyril D.rew Pearson and other items related to his life in Utah, his time in the military, and his law career in New York City. Also included are items relating to the history of the Church in New York. Materials created 1904-1966.