Background
Bower, Joseph Augustus was born on September 2, 1880 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of William Alexander and Sarah Anne (Berry) Bower.
Bower, Joseph Augustus was born on September 2, 1880 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of William Alexander and Sarah Anne (Berry) Bower.
Graduate Detroit Business U., 1900.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1901, and began practice at Detroit. 1st junior officer, later vice president Detroit Trust Company, 14 years, 1902-1915, president Hale & Kilburn Company, manufacturers, Philadelphia, 1915-1917. Vice president Liberty National Bank (now New York Trust Company), New York, 1917-1929.
Resigned, president Chemical Securities Corporation, 1929-1932. Executive vice president Chemical Bank & Trust Company from 1932. Vice chairman of the executive committee Chemical Bank & Trust Company, chairman Trust Committee.
President Detroit International Bridge Company. Director Safety Car Heating & Lighting Company Life trustee Rutgers University (resigned 1944).
Member Academy Political Science, American Geography Society, Policy Association World Peace Foundation, General business manager, Alien Property Custodian, World War I. Clubs: Recess, Union League (New York).
Married Emma Anna Wuelfing, August 22, 1906. Children: Phyllis Louise (Mistress Arthur H. Lamborn, Junior.