Cyrus S. RANK

RANK, JACK

Posted By: Char Hixon (email)
Date: 9/28/2009 at 20:32:32

CYRUS S. RANK, a practicing attorney of Iowa City; was born March 31, 1845, in Union county, Pennsylvania; settled in Iowa City July 9, 1872. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa City in June, 1871, graduated in the law department, and commenced the practice here in 1874. He was married January 1, 1873, to Miss Lillie V. Jack, of Iowa City. This union is blessed with two children: Elouise and Lucile. A democrat in politics; he was elected city attorney in 1880, and re-elected in 1882; he was chairman of the democratic county central committee, and the vote of Johnson county of 1882, attests how well he performed his duties to his party. His legal ability is recognized by the profession, and is considered a very successful lawyer, and enjoys the confidence of his clients.
Reference: History of Johnson County, Iowa, 1836 to 1882, page 900