Background
Bovaird, Davis DOuthett was born on September 27, 1896 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William J. and Anna L. (Davis) Bovaird.
Bovaird, Davis DOuthett was born on September 27, 1896 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William J. and Anna L. (Davis) Bovaird.
Student, College of Emporia, 1914-1917; Doctor of Laws, College of Emporia AB, University of Michigan, 1918; Bachelor of Science in Master of Engineering, University of Michigan, 1920.
Field salesman, Bovaird Supply Company, Tulsa, 1920-1922; plant manager, Bovaird Supply Company, Independence, Kansas, 1922-1927; vice president, treasurer, Bovaird Supply Company, Independence, 1927-1949; president, Bovaird Supply Company, Independence, 1949-1962; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Bovaird Supply Company, Independence, from 1962. Director Public Svc. Company of Oklahoma, First National Bank & Trust Company, Tulsa, Pennzoil Company of Pennsylvania.
Trustee University Tulsa. Director, chairman board Hillcrest Medical Center. Member American Petroleum Institute, Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (director), Kappa Sigma, Tulsa Club, Southern Hills Country Club.
Married Florence Hettinger, September 21, 1921. Children: Ruthanna, William J., Mary Florence.