Background

Barnett, Frank Eugene was born on July 14, 1912 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, United States. Son of George Forrest and Hazel (Roberts) Barnett.

Education

1 son, John Severns.

Career

; 1 son, John Severns. Married Wana Allison, December 31, 1954. 1 stepdau., Pamela Allison.

Bachelor of Arts, Duke U., 1933. Bachelor of Laws, Western Reserve U., 1936. Bar: Ohio bar 1936, New York bar 1943.

Tax lawyer Lybrand, Ross Brothers & Montgomery, 1936-1941. Associate Clark, Carr & Ellis, 1942-1944, partner, 1945-1968. Eastern general counsel U.P. R.R., 1951-1960, vice president, 1955-1960, vice president, general counsel, 1961-1966, chairman of the executive committee, 1967-1969.

Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer Union Pacific Corporation, U.P. R.R., 1969-1977, O.S.L. Railroad Company, O. W. R.R. & N. Company, Los Angeles & S.L. R. R. Company, 1969-1977, Spokane International Railroad Company, 1971-1977, Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation, 1971-1977, Union Pacific Mining Corporation, 1971-1977, Upland Industries Corporation, 1971-1977. Chairman of the Board Champlin Petroleum Company, 1970-1977. Vice-president, director St. Joseph & Grand Island Railway Company, Utah Parks Company, 1969-1977.

Of counsel firm Shea & Gould, 1977-1980. Trustee Seamen’s Bank Savings. Trustee, member Executive Committee Union Pacific Foundation Named R.R. Man of Year Modern R.R., 1975.

Recipient Seley award Seley Foundation, 1977.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Economics of New York (New York City), University (New York City), River (New York City).

Connections

Married Virginia Severens Russ, September 24, 1936 (divorced 1953).; married Wana Allison, December 31, 1954.

father:

George Forrest Barnett

mother:

Hazel (Roberts) Barnett

spouses:

Virginia Severens Russ

Wana Allison