Background
Speare, Edward Ray was born on September 21, 1872 in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alden and Caroline Malvina (Robinson) Speare.
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Speare, Edward Ray was born on September 21, 1872 in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alden and Caroline Malvina (Robinson) Speare.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1894. Doctor of Laws, 1952. Honorary Doctor Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1931.
Began, 1894, as clerk Alden Speare’s Sons Company, oils and mill supplies, founded by father, of which has been president, treasurer 1916-1939, Chairman of the Board, since 1939. An organizer Boston Company, Tonawanda, New York and Thorold, Ontario, 1914, and Chairman of the Board, since 1929. Director Boston Garden Corporation.
Treasurer Boston University, 1925-1954, now trustee.
Member Beta Theta Pi. Member Methodist Church. Clubs: Algonquin, University (Boston), Brae Burn Country (West Newton, Massachusetts).
Married Dorothy Simmons, October 30, 1894 (died July 30, 1930). Children: Albert R., Dorothy (deceased), Virginia (Mistress Lucius East. Thayer).
