Background
Fenton, Howard Withrow was born on December 29, 1877 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Taylor and Mary Louise (Inskeep) Fenton.
Fenton, Howard Withrow was born on December 29, 1877 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Taylor and Mary Louise (Inskeep) Fenton.
Graduated from the high school.
Began with North.W. Harris Company, 1895, continuing with its successor, the Haris Trust & Savings Bank, of which was made treasurer, 1907, director, member Executive Committee, 1909, vice president 1911. president 1923, Chairman of the Board, 1943-1947. Retired 1947.
Member Indiana Society of Chicago. Clubs: Chicago, Union League.
Married Ethel Beatrice Carpenter, May 22, 1901. Married second, Lauretta Octigan White, February 14, 1931. Children: Alice Beatrice (Mistress Fenton Morrill).