Background
Wade, Festus John was born on October 14, 1859 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Catherine (McDonough) Wade.
Wade, Festus John was born on October 14, 1859 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Catherine (McDonough) Wade.
Was brought to America in 1860. Educational public schools of Saint Louis to 10. Bryant & Stratton Business College, 4 years.
Secretary Saint Louis Fair Ground Association, 1883-1888. President Anderson-Wade Realty Company, 1888-1899. President Mercantile Trust Company, November 16, since 1899.
Director Big Four Railroad, Saint Louis&San Francisco Railroad, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, C.&A. Railroad Treasurer Saint Louis Chapter American Red Cross Appointed March 1918, member of advisory committee Division of Finance and Purchases, under Railway Administration.
Member of advisory committee
Married Kate V. Kennedy, August 28, 1883.