Background
Fredrick, John E. was born on October 27, 1865 in Randolph County, Indiana, United States. Son of John Phillip and Rebecca (McFarland) Fredrick.
Fredrick, John E. was born on October 27, 1865 in Randolph County, Indiana, United States. Son of John Phillip and Rebecca (McFarland) Fredrick.
Student Heidelberg College, Tiffin, O., 1887-1889. Doctor of Medicine Ohio Medical College, 1892.
In practice of medicine at Ridgeville, Indiana, 1892-1896. Organized Kokomo Fence Machine. Company, 1896; organized Kokomo Nail & Wire Company, 1899.
Organized, 1901, Kokomo Steel & Wire Company, merged with others as Continental Steel Corporation, of which is Chairman of the Board.
Chairman board Union Bank & Trust Company. President of First Federal Loan & Savings Bank.
One of Organizers and 1st president Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers Association, 1908. Member Workmen’s Compensation Commission, 1912.
Company-author of present Indiana workmen’s compensation law.
President Indiana State Chamber of Commerce 18 years.
Member School Board, Kokomo, 1915. Member Board of Safety, Kokomo, 1918. Member Kokomo Chamber Commerce (president 3 years).
Mason, Elk.
Clubs: Rotary, Indianapolis Athletic.
Married Bessie Kitselman, July 21, 1896. Children: Waneta, Ruth Louise, John, Betty.