Background
Diefendorf, Charles H. was born on February 22, 1890 in Buffalo. Son of Warren J. and Caroline (Haas) Diefendorf.
Diefendorf, Charles H. was born on February 22, 1890 in Buffalo. Son of Warren J. and Caroline (Haas) Diefendorf.
With Marine Trust Company of Western New York, beginning as messenger, became executive vice president 1931, director 1934, president 1942-1956, chairman of the executive committee and chief Executive officer, from 1956. President and director Marine Midland Corporation. Director Marine Midland Trust Company of New York, Peter Cooper Corporation, American Steamship Company, International Salt Company, General Baking Company, Erie Railroad Company, Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corporation, Buffalo Insurance Company, Carborundum Company, Niagara Share Corporation.
Member of the board director History Society, Kleinhans Music Hall, Millard Fillmore Hospital (Buffalo). Member Council, University of Buffalo. Clubs: Bankers of America.
Married Charlotte Wilke, 1918. Children: Charlotte, David.
