George Nellis Crouse

Background

Crouse, George Nellis was born on October 15, 1877 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Colonel George N. and Florence J. (Marlette) Crouse.

Education

Graduate Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, 1896. Bachelor of Philosophy, Yale, 1901. Graduate study, Medical School, Yale.

Career

Bought out C. East. Crouse & Company, wholesale grocers, Syracuse, 1903. President Crouse Grocery Corporation (Syracuse), 1903-1939. President Benedict Manufacturing Company (East. Syracuse).

President Common Council, Syracuse, 1916-1921.

Park commissioner, Syracuse, 1914-1915. Four minute speaker, National Civil Legion.

Achievements

• George Nellis Crouse has been listed as a noteworthy merchant. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Syracuse Chamber of Commerce (chairman aviation committee), National Aeronautic Association, Berzelius Society, Sons American Revolution, Nu Sigma Nu, Delta Iota Epsilon, Chi Eta Sigma. Mason (past master, 32°—Past Thrice Potent Master, Knight of the Order of the Thistle, Past Commander, Shriner, Past High Priest of Chapter). Clubs: Liederkranz, Turn Verein, Republican Escort (ex-president).

Owns and pilots own airplane, made 3 transport-atlantic flights in Graf Zeppelin and one in Doctor of Osteopathy-X. Chairman Elks National Defense Committee, Syracuse, New New York

Connections

Married Janette Clara Ten Eyck, April.

Father:

Colonel George North. Crouse

Mother:

Florence J. (Marlette) Crouse

Spouse:

Janette Clara Ten Eyck