Background
Harwood, Frank James was born on December 25, 1855 in Crown Point, New York, United States. Son of Allen Penfield and Ann (Penfield) Harwood.
Harwood, Frank James was born on December 25, 1855 in Crown Point, New York, United States. Son of Allen Penfield and Ann (Penfield) Harwood.
Educated Hudson River Institute and Claverack (New York) College.
Moved to Ripon, Wisconsin, 1874, to Appleton, 1876. Entered woolen manufacturing business, 1876, became general manager Appleton Woolen Mills, 1881, president and general manager, since 1910. Secretary Appleton Superior Knitting Works, from its organization, 1899.
Director First National Bank, First Trust Company.
Member Common Council, Appleton, 6 years. Member School Board, 9 years Trustee Ripon College. Member of Executive Committee National Council Congressional Churches, and elected moderator same, October 20, 1925.
Member Young Men's Christian Association State Board, 45 years.
Married Harriet Ann Harwood, January 24, 1882. Married second, Elizabeth P. Van Patten, January 1, 1936. Children: Ruth, Ann Penfield.