Background
Mead, George Wilson was born on February 22, 1871 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Darius R. and Abigail Crane (Spare) Mead.
Mead, George Wilson was born on February 22, 1871 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Darius R. and Abigail Crane (Spare) Mead.
Student Beloit College, 1888-1889, Doctor of Laws, 1952. Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1894. Doctor of Laws, 1950.
Doctor of Laws, Rockford College, 1953, Northland College, 1956, Marquette University, 1957.
In paper business, developing water powers and paper mills, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, since 1902. President Consolidated Water Power & Paper Company, 1916-1950, director, 1902-1961. Retired all offices, 1950.
Honorary chairman Illinois National Bank & Trust Company Mayor Wisconsin Rapids 6 years Former regent University of Wisconsin 12 years.
Member Theta Delta Chirurgical Mason.; Clubs: Chicago, Union League (Chicago).
Married Ruth Emily Witter, October 18, 1899 (died August 1939). Children: Stanton Witter, Walter Langworthy, Emily Phelps (Mistress Henry Perrine Baldwin), Merchant.