Background
Forgan, James Berwick was born on January 12, 1890 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of James B. and Mary E. (Murray) Forgan.
Forgan, James Berwick was born on January 12, 1890 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of James B. and Mary E. (Murray) Forgan.
Doctor of Laws Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
With the First National Bank of Chicago from 1909, as clerk, 1909-1919, assistant cashier, 1919-1922, assistant vice president, 1922-1926, vice president, 1926-1944, director, 1929-1967, vice Chairman of the Board, 1945-1960, honorary chairman, 1960-1967, honorary director, from 1967. Trustee emeritus Williams College.
Member Chicago Association Commerce (vice president 1931-1932). Clubs: University, Casino, Chicago, Shoreacres (Lake Forest).
Married Margaret Meeker, January 24, 1914.