Fred ARthur Compton

Background

Compton, Fred ARthur was born on August 22, 1891 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Andrew Jasper and Ellen (Deibel) Compton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1914.

Career

Engineer, Detroit Edison Company, 1914-1917, 19-23; assistant purchasing agent, Detroit Edison Company, 1923-1940; purchasing agent, Detroit Edison Company, 1940-1946; sales manager, Detroit Edison Company, 1946; vice president, Detroit Edison Company, 1949-1956; vice president, Harlan Electric Company, 1956-1959. Consultant Office War Utilities, War Production Board, 1942-1945. Board directors Hinehman Corporation, Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Essex County Light & Power Limited company, Canada.

Achievements

• Fred Arthur Compton has been listed as a noteworthy Business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Detroit Board Commerce. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Society Detroit, Masons, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit Club.

Connections

Married Virginia Lothrop Smith, June 17, 1919. Children: William A., Mary Ellen Compton McLaughlin, Robert A.

Father:

Andrew Jasper Compton

Mother:

Ellen (Deibel) Compton

Spouse:

Virginia Lothrop Smith

child:

Mary Ellen Compton McLaughlin Compton

child:

Robert A. Compton

child:

William A. Compton