Background
Eckhart, Harold was born on September 13, 1886 in near DeSoto, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George W. and Hannah (Hewey) Eckhart.
Eckhart, Harold was born on September 13, 1886 in near DeSoto, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George W. and Hannah (Hewey) Eckhart.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Wisconsin, 1912.
Staff member Wisconsin R.R. Commission (now Public Service Commission), 1911-1918. Joined Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1918, assistant secretary, 1926, secretary, 1926-1936, in charge trust department since 1928, vice president since 1934. President, director Dermott Land & Lumber Company.
Vice-president, director Selma (Arkansas) Timber Company. Director Vapor Heating Corporation, Roth Rubber Company, Ace Foundry Company, Vapor Car Heating Company of Canada, Ltd., Texsteam Corporation President. Director Citizens Association of Chicago.
Trustee Provident Hospital and Training School.
Member American Bankers Association (Executive Committee trust division), American and Chicago bar associations. Clubs: Union League, Bankers (Chicago).
Married Ruby A. Giesse, July 10, 1912.; married second Ella H. Meyer, October 7, 1940. Children: Alan, Edith Robin (Mistress Frederick Jones), Gerald.