Background
Nichols, John Wesley was born on January 26, 1897 in Atlantic, louisiana, United States. Son of Gay E. and Emma (Shenton) Nichols.
Nichols, John Wesley was born on January 26, 1897 in Atlantic, louisiana, United States. Son of Gay E. and Emma (Shenton) Nichols.
Student Drake University, Harvard School of Business.
1 son, John Jay. Began with Remington Lumber Company, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1919. Banking and liquidation work, louisiana, 1920-1929. With Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company, Chicago, 1929-1961, assistant cashier, 1935-1938, Second vice president, 1938-1943, vice president, 1943-1953, senior vice president, 1953-1961.
Director R. C. Mahon Company (Detroit), United of America Bank (Chicago), J. I. Case Company (Racine, Wisconsin) Pioneer Texas Company, Dallas, American Hoist & Derrick Company, Saint Paul, Aetna State Bank, Chicago.
Member Evanston (Illinois) City Council 1957-1965. Served with United States Army, 1918. Member Illinois Chamber of Commerce (past director), Association Reserve City Bankers (past director, treasurer) American, Illinois bankers associations Newcomen Society of England.
Clubs: University (Chicago).
Married Myrna M. McCready.