Background
Watling, John Wright was born on June 17, 1883 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of John A. and Eunice W. (Wright) Watling.
Watling, John Wright was born on June 17, 1883 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of John A. and Eunice W. (Wright) Watling.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1904.
Entered the security business as a bond salesman, 1904. Manager of the Detroit office, Bolger, Mosser & Willaman (Chicago), 1908-1915. Partner Watling, Lerchen & Company, since 1915.
Member Board of Governors Investment Bankers Association of America, 1939-1942, Association of Stock Exchange Firms, 1942-1944. Member board management, West. L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. Member of the board of trustees, Brookside, Cranbrook and Kingswood Schools.
Member Phi Kappa Psi.
Clubs: Detroit, University, Bond, Economic (Detroit).
Married Sallie Rice, 1906. Married second Roxane Loud Pierson, December 26, 1928. Children: John West. Junior.