Background
Cass, Joseph Kerr was born on October 10, 1848 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Son of Abner Lord and Margaret (Kerr) Cass.
Cass, Joseph Kerr was born on October 10, 1848 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Son of Abner Lord and Margaret (Kerr) Cass.
Bachelor of Arts, Kenyon College, 1868.
Began as surveyor Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway, 1869. With Pennsylvania Railroad, Pittsburgh, 1872-1876. Partner Morrison, Bare & Cass Paper Company, 1876-1881, Morrison & Cass Paper Company, 1881-1899.
Director Vice-President West Virginia Pulp & Paper Company, 1899-1905, Chairman of the Board, since 1909.
Married Sarah Margaret Anderson, February 19, 1879. Children: Charles Anderson, Margaret Kerr, Anne Stevenson.