Background
Herbert, John I. H. was born on February 4, 1884 in Union Star, Missouri, United States. Son of Ignatius and Wilhelmina (Werly) Herbert.
Herbert, John I. H. was born on February 4, 1884 in Union Star, Missouri, United States. Son of Ignatius and Wilhelmina (Werly) Herbert.
Educational public schools.
With J.C. Penney, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1911, at which time there were 18 stores under partnership. Secretary J. C. Penney Company, Incorporated., 1913-1917, treasurer, 1913-1945, 3d vice president, 1926-1945, director, 1913-1958. Compulsory retirement 1945, under profit-sharing retirement plan for management staff
Director and treasurer J. C. Penney Building & Realty Company, 1925-1945.
Member Academy Political Science, State of New York Chamber of Commerce, Newcomen Society of England (New York City). Clubs: Bankers of America, Economic, Union League (New York City).
Married Lula East. Stephens, April. Children: Martha H. (Mistress John Jay Simmons, Junior.