Background
Fenkell, George Harrison was born on February 4, 1873 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States. Son of Delaville L. and Sarah Nancy (Foote) Fenkell.
Fenkell, George Harrison was born on February 4, 1873 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States. Son of Delaville L. and Sarah Nancy (Foote) Fenkell.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Michigan, 1926, as of 1895.
Civil engineer with Commissioners of Water Works, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1902-1907, Pennsylvania Dock Commission, 1908. Civil engineer Department Water Works, Detroit, 1908-1913. Commissioner public works, 1913-1918, general manager Department of Water Supply, 1918-1938, chief engineer New Water Supply Project, 1924-1938.
Member Recreation Commission, Detroit, 1914-1918. Member Engineering Board Review, Sanitary District Chicago, 1924-1925. President Michigan Engineering Society, 1926.
Detroit Engineering Society, 1925-1926.
Married Jeanie Harris, February 22, 1897. Children: Neal H., Margaret Susan (Mistress Winston Mather).