M. Edward Rowan (born January 28, 1891), American manufacturing executive

Background

Rowan, M. Edward was born on January 28, 1891 in St. Louis. Son of James W. and Cecelia (Jannerette) Rowan.

Education

Student in public schools.

Career

Salesman, Ely & Walker, 1916-1926; salesman, Elder Manufacturing Company, 1916-1920; department manager, Elder Manufacturing Company, 1921-1925; vice president, Elder Manufacturing Company, 1925-1949; president, Elder Manufacturing Company, 1950-1959; Chairman of the Board, Elder Manufacturing Company, from 1959.

Achievements

M. Edward Rowan has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Catholic Charities, United Service Organizations, Social Planning Council With United States Navy, 1917-1918. Member International Association Garment Manufacturers (president 1935-1938), Chamber of Commerce (board directors).

Connections

Married Colleen Wrape, October 12, 1920. Children: William H., Edward A., John G., Colleen Audrey (Mrs.J. Farral Browne), Patricia Ann (Mistress Robert T. Clark).

Father:: James W. Rowan
Mother:: Cecelia (Jannerette) Rowan
Spouse:: Colleen Wrape
child:: Patricia Ann Rowan (Mistress Robert T. Clark)
child:: William H. Rowan
child:: Edward A. Rowan
child:: John G. Rowan
child:: Colleen Audrey Rowan (Mrs.J. Farral Browne)

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1916 - 1926

1916 - 1920