Background
Caldwell, James Russell was born on September 28, 1896 in Enfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Bernard and Elizabeth (Cummings) Caldwell.
Caldwell, James Russell was born on September 28, 1896 in Enfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Bernard and Elizabeth (Cummings) Caldwell.
Student, Georgetown University, 1914-1915; student, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1916-1917.
Industrial engineer, Fisk Rubber Company, 1917-1919; factory manager, vice president, Seamless Rubber Company, 1919-1930; factory manager, C.F. Church Manufacturing Company, 1931-1932; president, general manager, Wooster Rubber Company, 1932-1958; chairman of the executive committee, Wooster Rubber Company (name changed to Rubbermaid Inc. 1957), 1958-1965; chairman, board directors, Rubbermaid Inc., 1960-1965.
Chairman Wayne County Republican, Finance Committee. Vice president Boca Raton Community Hospital Served with United States Navy, 1918. Member National Housewares Manufacturing Association (director), National Sales Executives, Merchants and Manufacturers (Chicago), Cleveland Athletic Club, Royal Palm Yacht Country Club.
Married Madeleine Loomis, June 12, 1918. Children: Barbara (Mistress William F. Miller), Jean (Mistress Earl H. Mabry).