Background
Florance, Howard was born on November 6, 1885 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Charles and Cora (Smith) Florance.
Florance, Howard was born on November 6, 1885 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Charles and Cora (Smith) Florance.
Educational public schools of New York City.
Began as office boy, 1898. Photographers’ assistant, 1899, public stenographer, 1901. With editorial staff Review of Reviews (magazine) in various capacities, including financial editor, managing editor, 1905-1937.
Managing editor, secretary-treasurer Literary Digest, 1937-1938.
Became associate editor The Readers Digest, 1938, later senior editor, now retired.
Married Jessie Lyng, October 29, 1909 (deceased). Children: Maida (Mistress Albert M. Cusick), Elizabeth (Mistress Gordon V. Reid).