Background
Mcmath, Francis Charles was born on January 29, 1867 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Robert Emmett and Frances (Brodie) Mcmath.
Mcmath, Francis Charles was born on January 29, 1867 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Robert Emmett and Frances (Brodie) Mcmath.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1887.
Began with Detroit Bridge & Iron Works, 1887, and became chief engineer, 1899. President Canadian Bridge Company, 1900-1921 (director). Director Grosse Ile Bridge Company, Motors Metal Manufacturing Company, Essex Real Estate Company, Essex Terminal Railway Company.
Member of the board of trustees Detroit bureau of Governmental Research, since 1924.
Married Josephine Cook, June 26, 1890 (died 1914). Married second, Madeline Davenport King, 1916. Children: Robert R., Neil C., Marian H.