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JOHN C. LANPHIER, second son of Hon. Charles H. Lanphier. Born October 19, 1850, in Springfield, Illinois; graduate of class of 1866, of Springfield High School. Studied law with Robinson, Knapp & Shutt and with Morrison & Patton. Admitted to the Bar July 4, 1871. Practice in Chicago three years. Went into partnership with James W. Patton in January, 1875, firm of Patton & Lanphier. Married April 11, 1877, to Miss Susie C. Young, at St. Louis, Missouri.