Background
Pearce, Charles Sumner was born on September 16, 1877 in Walworth, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Delavan and Emily Jane (Baker) Pearce.
Pearce, Charles Sumner was born on September 16, 1877 in Walworth, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Delavan and Emily Jane (Baker) Pearce.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1900, Bachelor of Laws, 1903.
Entered employ B. J. Johnson Soap Company, manufacturers Palmolive soap, Milwaukee, 1903, became advertising and sales manager, 1907. Continued with company and its successor Palmolive Company, vice president, 1919-1924, president, 1924-1928, president its successor Colgate-Palmolive Company, 1928-1933, chairman board, 1933-1938, honorary chairman, director President International Cellucotton Products Company, 1933-1943.
Director Parker Pen Company, Upper Avenue National Bank, Mid-American National Bank, Clark Equipment Company Director Glenwood School for Boys, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
Member Wisconsin Society Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Sons of the American Revolution, Kappa Sigma. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, Racquet, Tavern, Post and Paddock.
Married Vivian Leslie Coates, June 2, 1909. Children: Jane Coates (Mistress James B. Meigs, Junior.