Background
Shinner, Ernest G. was born on May 22, 1883 in Saint Johns, Michigan, United States. Son of Thomas and Julia Ann (Knight) Shinner.
Shinner, Ernest G. was born on May 22, 1883 in Saint Johns, Michigan, United States. Son of Thomas and Julia Ann (Knight) Shinner.
Educated district school Bengal Township, Michigan.
1 son, Thomas Gardner (deceased). Organized firm of East. G. Shinner & Company, wholesale and retail meats, August 1912, now operate 35 stores in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. President, 1912-1952, Chairman of the Board employees’ retirement fund since 1943.
President and Chairman of the Board South Shore National Bank, 1947-1952.
President Lincoln Village Shopping Center, 1949-1952. Chairman board of trustees Shinner Policy
Economy Research Foundation since 1947. Director Chicago Boys Club.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic Association, South Shore Country.
Married Emma Plato, February 9, 1912.