Background
Sammis, Donald Stuart was born on November 15, 1889 in Stratford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank Russell and Elizabeth (French) Sammis.
Sammis, Donald Stuart was born on November 15, 1889 in Stratford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank Russell and Elizabeth (French) Sammis.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1909; Master of Engineering, Yale University, 1911.
Engaged in industrial work, 1911-1917;
in managerial capacity, 1919-1931. City manager, Stratford, 1931-1934. Superintendent Underwood Corporation, 1935, vice-president and works manager Bridgeport works, 1936-1947, Hartford, 1947-1950.
Vice president, New York City, 1950-1954, then retired. Vice president, secretary Pootatuck Corporation, Stratford. Chairman of the Board Minshall Organ, Inc., from 1956.
Board directors Acme Shear Company, Connecticut, National Bank, City Savings Bank, Bridgeport, Hansen-Whitney Company.
Member executive committee Pomperang council Boy Scouts American. Trustee American Shakespeare Festival Theatre and Academy. Trustee, vice chairman, treasurer Lebanon Foundation, New London, Connecticut.
Trustee University Bridgeport. Board directors Bridgeport Hospital With United States Army, 1917-1919.
Married Eloise Saeger Howell, August 31, 1929. Children: Donald Stuart, Robert Howell, Martha Bouton, Wilson French.