Background
Stratton, Harold M. was born on November 12, 1878 in Troy Center, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Prescott B. and Martha Elizabeth (Lull) Stratton.
manufacturing executive company executive
Stratton, Harold M. was born on November 12, 1878 in Troy Center, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Prescott B. and Martha Elizabeth (Lull) Stratton.
Student grade and high schools.
Employee Chas. R. Lull & Company, 1896-1907, and partner, 1907-1910. Partner and vice-president Donahue-Stratton Company, 1910-1930. President, 1930-1935.
President Stratton Grain Company, 1937-1952, chairman of the board since 1952.
Vice president Stratton-Theis Grain Company. Partner and officer Briggs & Stratton corporation since 1909, becoming vice president, 1910.
Director Marine National Bank of Milwaukee, Northwestern National Insurance Company. Chairman Terminal Elevator Grain Merchants Association.
Member Chicago Board Trade, Milwaukee Grain Exchange, Kansas City Board Trade, New York Produce Exchange, Duluth Board Trade, Winnipeg Grain Exchange. Clubs: Milwaukee Athletic, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Country.
Married Bessie A. Frantz, October 21, 1903. Children: John F., Elizabeth Mary, Frederick Prescott.