Background
Pratt, Merrill Edward was born on October 15, 1889 in Prattville, Alabama, United States. Son of Daniel and Ellen (Sims) Pratt.
Pratt, Merrill Edward was born on October 15, 1889 in Prattville, Alabama, United States. Son of Daniel and Ellen (Sims) Pratt.
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama, 1910. Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1916.
Entire business career with Continental Gin Company, Birmingham, from 1916, vice president, 1934-1938, president, 1938-1958, director from 1938, chairman and president
Served as second lieutenant, Central America, World War I. Member American Ordnance Association, Birmingham Alumni Association of Massachusetts Institute Technology. Clubs: Country (past president), Mountain Brook, Rotary (president, 1950-1951) (Birmingham).
Married Florence Marks, September 4, 1912. Children: Ellen (Mistress Earl McGowin), Daniel.