Background
Kissell, Harry Seaman was born on September 24, 1875 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Cyrus Broadwell and Lucretia Carolina (McEwen) Kissell.
Kissell, Harry Seaman was born on September 24, 1875 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Cyrus Broadwell and Lucretia Carolina (McEwen) Kissell.
Student Wittenberg Academy, Springfield, 1888-1891. Bachelor of Arts, Wittenberg College, Springfield, 1896.
Began as newspaper reporter, Springfield, 1896. Read law 2 years; began in real estate business with father, 1899, later as C. B. Kissell & Son, now president The Kissell Real Estate Company. Treasurer R. T. K. Corporation.
Director and member Executive Committee First National Bank & Trust Company. Director C. and L. E. Transportation Company. Chairman Clark County War Savings Stamp Committee and director American Red Cross, 1917-1920.
Awarded distinguished service medal of Ohio War Savings Stamp Committee Organizer and 1st chairman Springfield Community Fund.
Member commission which framed present charter of Springfield. Trustee and; member National Association of Real Estate Bds. (director and ex-president), Beta Theta Pi.
Mason (33°; past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer Grand Lodge F.& A.M. of Ohio). Clubs: Rotary (charter.
Married Olive Troupe, October 17, 1901. Children: Roger Troupe, Mary Lucretia (Mistress Howard Bradshaw Noonan).