John Villiers Farwell

Background

Farwell, John Villiers was born on October 16, 1858 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Villiers and Emeret (Cooley) Farwell.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1879.

Career

Drummond; married second, Harriet (Flower) Smith, April 3, 1919 (died December 26, 1938). Chairman board of directors J. V. Farwell Company, dry goods, until business was purchased by Carson Pirie Scott & Company, 1925. Director Harris Safe Deposit Company President 1st State Pawners’ Society.

President trustees Young Men's Christian Association.

Member corporation Yale University, 1911-1931. Was president Young Men's Christian Association, Chicago, when new Louisiana Salle Saint building was erected.

Director Chicago World’s Fair, 1893. Chairman of Commission which secured passage of new revenue law of 1897.

President National Citizens’ League for Promotion of Sound Banking System, 1911-1914.

Member of advisory committee Municipal Voters’ League. Member Executive Committee Chicago Plan Commission since organization.

Achievements

• John Villiers Farwell has been listed as a noteworthy merchant. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member corporation Yale University, 1911-1931. Republican.; Clubs: Yale (New York).

Connections

Married Ellen South. Drummond, May 20, 1884 (died August 6, 1912). Married second, Harriet (Flower) Smith, April.

Father:

John Villiers Farwell

Mother:

Emeret (Cooley) Farwell

Spouse:

Harriet

Spouse:

Ellen South. Drummond