Background
Arnold, John Jacob was born on December 29, 1870 in Wallace, Canada. Son of Adam and Elisabetha (Stricker) Arnold.
Arnold, John Jacob was born on December 29, 1870 in Wallace, Canada. Son of Adam and Elisabetha (Stricker) Arnold.
Educated business college, Stratford, Canada. Studied law, 1889-1890.
Began as junior clerk First National Bank of Chicago, 1891, vice president, 1912-1919, also manager foreign exchange and foreign trade departments. Supervisor international business of Bank of Italy, San Francisco, California, and of its branches until August 1920. Chairman North American Trust Company, Chicago.
Member National Foreign Trade Council and Council on Foreign Relations. Member 1st Pan-American Financial Conference. Member World Cotton Conference and World Trade Conference.
Married Olga Doctorate. Hoehn, June 9, 1896. Children: Rhoda Marguerite, Victor Hoehn (deceased), Herta, (Mistress H. R. Palmer).