Background
Abernathy, Harry Thomas was born on May 23, 1865 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Son of James Logan and Elizabeth (Martin) Abernathy.
Abernathy, Harry Thomas was born on May 23, 1865 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Son of James Logan and Elizabeth (Martin) Abernathy.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1887.
With Abernathy Furniture Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1887-1894. Clerk, 1st National Bank, Kansas City, 1894-1895, assistant cashier, 1895-1900, cashier, 1900-1908, vice president, 1908-1927, president since 1927. Chairman of the Board Albernathy Furniture Company.
Director Duff & Repp Furniture Company, Kansas City Title Insurance Company, Central Coal & Coke Company, Employers Reinsurance Company, Kansas City Fire & Marine Insurance Company.
Member War Finance Committee and Capital Issues Committee, 10th District, World War. Trustee and treasurer University of Kansas Missouri. Member South.R., Loyal Legion.
Mason (Shriner).
Clubs: Kansas City, University, Bankers, Kansas City Country, Horton Shooting.
Married Mary Stevenson, January 1, 1890 (deceased). Married second, Bessie Cook Tinsman, July 2, 1921. Children: James Logan, Taylor Stevenson, Mary (Mistress Paul Snyder).