Background
O’Neill, James Lewis was born on October 8, 1881 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Martha (Torrance) O’Neill.
O’Neill, James Lewis was born on October 8, 1881 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Martha (Torrance) O’Neill.
Educated in public schools of Pittsburgh.
Began as messenger for Bradstreet Company, 1895-1896. With Carnegie Steel Company, Pittsburgh, 1896-1918, becoming credit manager. Appointed vice president Guaranty Trust Company of New York, May 1, 1918, now operating vice president.
Served as control officer NRA, December 1934-June 1935. Appointed administrator NRA, Washington, District of Columbia, June 1935. Resigned August, 1935, after arranging liquidation of that organization.
Vice-president and director Fidelitas Realty Company, New York. Director Guaranty Safe Deposit Company, World Trade Grant Company Appointed deputy director Office of Production Management, 1941.
Mason (Shriner).; Club: Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
Married Dorothy Craig, January 7, 1916. Children: James Craig, Martha Torrance, Jeremy Wilson.