Background
House, James Arthur was born on October 20, 1871 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wells and Melissa (Neal) House.
House, James Arthur was born on October 20, 1871 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wells and Melissa (Neal) House.
Educational public schools.
Began as clk in office of Nickel Plate” Railroad, 1887, later with Pickands, Mather & Company, Cleveland. With Guardian Trust corporation since 1894, president since 1917. Director New York City & Saint L. Railroad Company, Wheeling & L.E. Railway Company, Cleveland Builders’ Supply Company, Guardian Trust Company, Kilby Manufacturing Company, Morris Plan Bank of Cleveland, The Mills Company, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Standard Textile Products Company.
Member Cleveland Gatling Gun Battery, 1892, O.N.G., 1894-1896. Trustee University School (Cleveland), Ohio Wesleyan University, Saint Luke’s Hospital, Lakeside Hospital (treasurer). Member American Bankers’ Association (ex-president trust company division).
Member Ohio Society of New New New York
Mason.; Clubs: Union, Bankers, Mid-Day, Mayfield Country, Country, Kirtland Country, Hermit, Pepper Pike Country.
Married Maud Mills, of Cleveland, June 14, 1899 (died August 21, 1920). Married second, Genevieve B. Dodge, February 17, 1923. Children: Helen East., James A., Leonard Doctorate., Eleanor Doctorate.