Background
II, Henry Martyn Chance, was born on January 16, 1912 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin M. and Eleanor (Kent) C.
II, Henry Martyn Chance, was born on January 16, 1912 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin M. and Eleanor (Kent) C.
Graduate, Haverford School, 1930; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Pennsylvania, 1934; honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Pennsylvania, 1983.
Chemist, assayer, American Smelting & Refining Company, 1934-1936; with, United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., Philadelphia, since 1936; president, United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., Philadelphia, 1954-1971; chairman, United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., Philadelphia, 1972-1977; director, consultant, United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., Philadelphia, since 1977.
Life trustee, member Executive Board University of Pennsylvania, until 1982, emeritus trustee, since 1982. President Haverford School, 1962-1970, member board, 1962-1972, life director, since 1974. Board of managers emeritus Franklin Institute.
Member board overseers University of Pennsylvania Museum.
Married Suzanne Sharpless, June 12, 1934 (deceased 1993). Children: Edwin M. Suzanne, Barbara. Married Elizabeth Reese, August 19, 1944.
Children: Steven K., James M., Henry Martyn III (deceased 1995), Mark Raymond.