Background
Lippincott, Joshua Bertram was born on August 24, 1857 in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joshua Ballinger and Josephine (Craige) Lippincott.
Lippincott, Joshua Bertram was born on August 24, 1857 in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joshua Ballinger and Josephine (Craige) Lippincott.
Graduate Episcopal Academy, Philadelphia, 1873. University of Pennsylvania, 1 year, class of ’78, honorary Bachelor of Arts, 1907, Doctor of Laws, 1935.
Paul O’Neill), Sarah (Mistress Nicholas Biddle), Bertram. Entered publishing business, 1875. Vice president, 1886-1911, president, 1911-1926, Chairman of the Board, since 1926, J. B. Lippincott Company.
Director Farmers & Mechanics National Bank.
Director of Mercantile Library, American Academy of Music.
Married Joanna Wharton, April. Children: Joseph Wharton, Marianna (Mistress William