Background
McGinnis, Edgar John was born on September 1, 1922 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Edgar J. and Frances Monica (Needham) McGinnis.
McGinnis, Edgar John was born on September 1, 1922 in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Son of Edgar J. and Frances Monica (Needham) McGinnis.
Student, New York University, 1947-1949; graduate, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1948.
Real estate broker, insurance agent, real estate appraiser, Freeland McGinnis Lauerman, Fowler, since 1949. Board directors Fowler State Bank. Secretary Benton Center School Building Corporation, Fowler, 1967-1990.
President Fowler Community Development Corporation, since 1990.
President Benton County Library. Board, Fowler, 1968-1982. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1944-1947.
Member Benton County Board Realtors (president, Realtor of Year 1982-1983), Indiana Association Realtors (board directors since 1974), Realtors Land Institute Indiana (president 1973), Fowler Rotary Club (vice president).
Married Mary Ann Freeland, September 13, 1947. Children: Helen, John, Kathleen, Margaret.