Background
Curtis, Charles Pelham was born on September 7, 1860 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Pelham and Caroline Gardiner (Cary) Curtis.
Curtis, Charles Pelham was born on September 7, 1860 in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Pelham and Caroline Gardiner (Cary) Curtis.
Desc William Curtis, of England, who settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1632. Bachelor of Arts Harvard University, 1883.
Admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1886, and since practiced at Boston. Vice president Provident Institution for Savings. Director Dwight Manufacturing Company, New England Trust Company, Boston Insurance Company.
Formerly president Lowell Bleachery and Collateral Loan Company.
Formerly vice president Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company and director Boston & Roxbury Mills Corporation.
Member Metropolitan District Commision on Greater Boston, 1894. Member Boston Board of Police, 1895-1905. Member Finance communications of City of Boston, 1909-1913.
Member board of managers Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Served as ensign and Lieutenant, United States Navy Reserve, World War I. Member National Audubon Society, Massachusetts Society Mayflower Descendants, Military Order World War.
Military Order Foreign Wars, East African Professional Hunters Association (honorary). Clubs: Somerset, Tavern, Harvard (Boston).
Married Ellen Amory Anderson, July 30, 1890. Children: Charles Pelham, Junior.