Background
Armstrong, John Phelps Taylor was born on July 1, 1882 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Benjamin Adam and Louise Augusta (Smith) Armstrong.
Armstrong, John Phelps Taylor was born on July 1, 1882 in New London, Connecticut, United States. Son of Benjamin Adam and Louise Augusta (Smith) Armstrong.
Student Phillips Andover, 1899-1900. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1904.
Mill clerk Corticelli Silk Company, New London, 1904-1907, assistant secretary, 1907-1913, secretary, 1913-1919, vice president, treasurer 1919-1929, president, 1929-1932, vice president Belding Heminway Company. New York City, 1932-1937, president, 1937-1949, Heminway Company. New York City, 1932-1937, president, 1937-1949, chairman of the executive committee, director since 1933.
Director Louisiana France Industries, United States Testing Company, Stowell Silk Spool Company.
Member New London Chamber of Commerce (past president Mason (32°).; Clubs: Yale, Union League, Republican (New York City).
Married Lillian Thomas Washburn, February 28, 1918.