Background
Wilshire, Joseph was born on December 18, 1879 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph White and Ada (Van Hamm) Wilshire.
Wilshire, Joseph was born on December 18, 1879 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph White and Ada (Van Hamm) Wilshire.
Educational public schools.
1 son, Joseph White III. Married second, Helen Payne, 1919. Began with Arctic Ice Company, Cincinnati, later apprentice Bullock Electric Company.
Entered employ of The Fleischmann Company, 1898, and continued with same as salesman, supervisor of agencies Western division, general sales agent in Mexico, assistant manager Western division, general manager, vice president, 1919, 1st vice-president and assistant to president, 1920, president from March 12, 1925, until merger into Standard Brands, Incorporated., 1929. President Standard Brands, Incorporated., 1937-1940.
Chairman of the Board Continental, Incorporated., Danbury, Connecticut, at time of death (company cited by United States government for achievements World World World War II).
Member Military Order Loyal Legion. Clubs: United Hunts Racing Association (New York).
Married Helen Seely, 1907 (died 1914). Married second, Helen Payne, 1919.