Background
Bacon, Edward Payson was born on May 16, 1834 in Schuyler Company, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Franklin and Matilda (Cowles) Bacon.
Bacon, Edward Payson was born on May 16, 1834 in Schuyler Company, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Franklin and Matilda (Cowles) Bacon.
Educated Public school, Geneva, New New York
Began business life in railway service, 1851-1865. Grain commission merchant at Milwaukee, since 1865. President East. P. Bacon Company Chairman Executive Committee Interstate Commerce Law Convention, Saint Louis, 1900 and 1904.
Was principal advocate of national legislation for regulation of railway rates in behalf of associated commercial organizations of the United States, 1900-1906.
Member Chicago Board Trade.
Married Ella Dey Baird, February 14, 1895.