Franklin John Wilkes

Background

Wilkes, Franklin John was born on June 15, 1909 in New York City. Son of Nathaniel R. and Anna M. Wilkes.

Education

Student, Princeton University, 1932.

Career

Officer Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, New York City, 1932-1950. Founder, chief executive officer, chairman board F.J. Wilkes & Company, Inc., since 1950. Member Lloyd's of London, since 1977.

Owner thoroughbred horses.

Achievements

• Franklin John Wilkes has been listed as a noteworthy insurance broker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member New York State Insurance Brokers Association, Insurance Federation New York (past president) Clubs: Brook, Downtown Assn, Union, Piping Rock, River, Turf and Field.

Connections

Married Floreine J. Nelson, October 31, 1979. Children by previous marriage: Franklin John, Lawrence Bruce.

Father:

Nathaniel R.

Mother:

Anna M. Wilkes

Spouse:

Floreine J. Nelson