Background
Fogarty, James Francis was born on March 16, 1888 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph G. and Alicia (Kearney) Fogarty.
Fogarty, James Francis was born on March 16, 1888 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph G. and Alicia (Kearney) Fogarty.
Educated DeWitt Clinton High School, New York City. 1899-1901. Eastman’s Business College, 1901-1902.
Began as stenographer with The North American Company, 1902, assistant secretary, 1910-1912, secretary, 1912-1923, vice president, 1923-1934, president, 1934-1939, chairman of the executive and finance committee, 1939-1949, director 1914-1949, member of executive committee, 1927-1949. Chairman of finance committee, director Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. Director Detroit Edison Company, Long Island Trust Company, Carriers & General Corporation.
Member National Industrial Conference Board. Member Business Advisory Council, unites states department of Commerce. Clubs: Recess, Economic, Union League (New York City).
Married Marion East. O’Brien, October 4, 1922. Children: James Francis, Robert.