Background
Lay, Frank Morrill was born on September 14, 1869 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiram T. and Martha (Morrill) Lay.
Lay, Frank Morrill was born on September 14, 1869 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiram T. and Martha (Morrill) Lay.
Student Preparatory Knox Academy. Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1893. Doctor of Laws, Yankton College, 1937.
; 1 son, Edward Poole (deceased). Started with Boss Manufacturing Company as secretary-treasurer in 1895, president, 1932-1935, Chairman of the Board of directors, 1935-1948, director, 1894-1851. Director Peoples Bank, Kewanee Manufacturing Company, Kewanee Air Ports.
Trustee Knox College, 1923-1954, Chairman of the Board 1940-1954. Trustee Yankton College, since 1917.
Member of the board of education in Kewanee for 6 years. Mason, Elk.; Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Midland Country of Kewanee (Illinois).
Married Fannie Phelps Poole, June 24, 1896 (deceased.