Background
Crowell, John Stephen was born on January 7, 1850 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Stephen Bruen and Jane (Graham) Crowell.
Crowell, John Stephen was born on January 7, 1850 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Stephen Bruen and Jane (Graham) Crowell.
Educated public schools, Louisville.
In 1877, founded and established the publishing house of Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, which afterward became The Crowell Public Company, proprs. the Woman’s Home Companion and the Farm and Fireside. Director First National Bank (Springfield, O.), Columbia Life Insurance Company (Cincinnati). President trustees New City Hospital (Springfield), Western College for Women (Oxford, O.).
President Springfield Board of Trade, Springfield College and Seminary.
Married Ella C. Mangold, November 20, 1877.