Background
Stephens, Louis L. was born on March 2, 1875 in Glenwood, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank E. and Imogene A. (Albright) Stephens.
Stephens, Louis L. was born on March 2, 1875 in Glenwood, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank E. and Imogene A. (Albright) Stephens.
Student in public schools private tutor, Centerville, Iowa. Studied law privately.
In practice at Pierre, 1901-1924. Mayor of Pierre, 1912-1913. State senator, South Dakot, 1915-1916.
General attorney Standard Oil Corporation (Indiana), 1924-1928, general counsel, 1928-1939, advisory counsel, 1939, until retirement from all directorates and official positions, 1942. Directed “cracking” patents case won before Supreme Court in 1931. Formerly director Stanolind Pipe Line Company, Stanolind Crude Oil Purchasing Company, Pan-American Petroleum & Transport Company, Mexican Petroleum Corporation of Georgia, Mexican Petroleum Corporation of Louisiana.
Served as captain infantry, United States Army, in the United States and France, World War. State commander South Dakot, American Legion, 1923. Clubs: Chicago, Glenview.
Married Frances A. Warburton, October 4, 1899. Children: Ernest W., Richard W.