New-York tribune., 1884-03-24
OBITUARY.
JOHN JAY CISCO.


John Jay Cisco, the well-known banker, Who
was Assistant United States Treasurer at NewYork dur
ing the war, died suddenly at his home No 15o Fifth
yesterday morning. For about year ne had oeen
suffering from jaundce, but he had not been eonnea
to his bed, although several times he was compehed I"
remain from his business for day. On Friday however,
he was taken Ill with O bilious complaint and oonr
pelled to seek lis bed. BE grew worse
the next day, and about p m. he became semi
unconscious. From that moment he began snnng anu
at 4:3O O'Clock the next morning surrounded py MS
family and attended by DIR. Gerard Lindsey ne oleo-
HIS death Is believed have been due to cOmphcauoh
OF kidney disorders In connection with bis bilious eo-
plant.
Mr. Cisco was born In this city on April 20, 1906 HIS
father. Peter a. Cisco, an old New-York merchan'
but the family came originally from Spain and the name
was q contraction Of Francisco As q boy he received
o common school education, and early went
into the wholesale cloth business from Ine
beginning he successful In his career ana IN partner
ship with Bronson Peck he did large and reuuneratVe
In cloth In Peart Tho house passed through
three pancs In the cloth trade, and moro than
thrtyve years ago Mr. Cisco retired from the business
with handsome fortune BE had early taken great In
terest n politics. and at this time was prominentn the
councils Of the Democratic party From 1s43 to 1874
he served School Commissioner In the Seventh ward
and subsequently talked OF as a Candidate
for Mayor. In 1857, upon the accession
Of James Buchanan TO the Presidency, MT.
Cisco vss appointed Assistant United States Treasurer,
succeeding John A. DIX that Office He held the place
about the close of the and his influence under
financial administration OF Secretary OF the treasury
Chase great He the medium OF negotiation be-
tween the Government and the banking nterests and his
high standing with bankers and capitalists growing out
their confidence In bis integrity and their respect OF his
Judgment rendered his services valuable In the extreme
to the Government Bis relations with Secretary Chase
were Of the closest and most confidential character and
not single important step taken by the financial ad
minstration without previous consultation with the
Assistant Treasurer. In fact bankers came TO consider
that any he might present nslty with the
Secretary. 1t Mr. CscOs house that in 1852 SEQ
retary Chase held the famOus conference looking to the
establishment OF the present National banking system at
which present the leading bankers Of New-York,
Philadelphia and Boston.
In 1853 Mr.. Cscos health began to fall BY reason OF
catarrhal affection which threatened to settle on his lungs
He repeatedly asked the President to relieve him from his
onerous duties urgent solicitation Of Mr. Chase
he persuaded to hold his position until 1854 when
appointed TO succeed him Mr.. Cisco rested Tor time
when 1867 his health having returned he formed the
present banking OF JOhu j. Cisco SON. taking his
son, John A., partner The firm started business at
No 80 Wast but several years later were compelled 10
increase accommodations at No SO Wallst Frederick
T. FOOte had been clerk at the SuDIreasry under
Mr. Cscos sdmnistration went with him into the bank
ing business ana last year was admitted TO the trm
The house has been well known IN several important
negotiation of railroad bonds and had charge OF plac
Ing the issues O the Houston and Texas Genital and the
Louisville and Nashville railroad companies. In the lat
company Mr.. Cisco particularly interested ana
large holder OF Us securities. He never was d-
rector in the Louisville but director OF taS
Houston and Texas Central for about eight years Inc
only other official connection with railroads OF Mr.. Cisco
his treasurership OF the Union Pacific Railroad
for some years after it was projected He de
cined many solicitations to become treasurer until the
Government consented his taking the place IN order TO
watch it, interests. Mr. Cisco OF the founders
United states Trust Company in 1888; he was its
vicepresident tor twenty years and director and
member of the executive committee up to the time OF his
death For forty years he had been director IN the
City Bank and FOR many years director in the Mnnhat-
tan Company. III all Of these places Mr.. Cisco dis
tngu-hed himself by his unremittmg devotion to the
interests OF the institutions He member OF the
Historical and Geographical societies and for over
twenty Years was member OF the Union CLUB. lie was
also connected with the century CIuD.
Originally connected with the Dutch Reformed Church,
Mr.. Cisco for many years past has been member OF
Trinity Church. and warm personal friend OF the Rev.
time and senior warden of the chapel. His gifts
to institutions connected with the Protestant EplsCO
pal Church generous. Before he of legal age,
Mr. married Miss Maria DeyOO but she died about
six months afterward Subsequently he married Miss
Mary Ann CryHer. who died about fifteen years ana
by whom he had all h- children. About ten ago he
Sanford, but she only lived three years. Mr..
Cisco leaves son. John A. who is a member OF the
banking firm and two unmarried sisters, Sarah j. ana
Caroline &. Cisco.
Mr. Cisco was closely devoted his business while
enjoying large circle o! friends he not fond of gen
eTai society. His tastes plain and MS habits
quiet, but he had q liking for paintings which his
all financial and business matters his judg-
ment excellent while his temper conservative.
The soul of honor IN business transactions his strict nteg
rty commanded respect while his social character won
esteem His estate Is estimated at over S2,0OO,OOO.
The funeral services Will be held on Wednesday az 10
at Trinity chapel IN West Twenty tyhlthst The body
will be inferred Ia Trinity Cemetery.