Allison White Laird

Background

Laird, Allison White was born on December 7, 1863 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of John C. and Charlotte (Jarvis) Laird.

Education

Graduate Winona High School, 1882.

Career

Began as messenger 2d National Bank, Winona, 1882, and resigned as cashier, 1905. Assistant general manager Potlatch Lumber Company (branch of “Weyerhaeuser Syndicate”), 1905-1913, general manager and treasurer, since 1905. General manager, treasurer Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway Company.

President Potlatch State Bank, Elk River State Bank.

Chairman School Board, Potlatch. President Western Forestry and Conservation Association, North. Idaho Forestry Association.

Achievements

• Allison White Laird has been listed as a noteworthy lumberman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Anna Van Blarcom McCutchen, October 7, 1891. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress C. L. Ainsworth), Charlotte (Mistress A. Doctorate. Decker).