Background
Maytag, Frederick Louis was born on July 14, 1857 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Daniel W. and Amelia (Tonebohn) Maytag.
Maytag, Frederick Louis was born on July 14, 1857 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Daniel W. and Amelia (Tonebohn) Maytag.
Educated rural schools. Doctor of Laws, Parsons College, 1926.
Engaged in farming until 1880. Implement salesman, 1880-1890. In lumber business, 1890-1893.
Began in manufacturing business, 1893.
Manufacturer washing machines as The Maytag Company, since 1907, now Chairman of the Board. Chairman of the Board Jasper County (Iowa) Savings Bank.
President Maytag Acceptance Corporation. Member Iowa State Senate, 1902-1912.
Mayor of Newton, 1923-1925.
1st director Iowa State Budget, 1925.
Mason, Odd.
Married Dena Bergman, September 20, 1882. Children: Lulu (Mistress William H. Smith), Freda Louise, Elmer Henry, Lewis Bergman.