Background
Francis, Parker Browne was born on June 18, 1886 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Parker Browne and Elinor Camille (Van Amringe) Francis.
Francis, Parker Browne was born on June 18, 1886 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Parker Browne and Elinor Camille (Van Amringe) Francis.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1908.
Chemical engineer Parke-Davis Company, 1909-1911. With J. F. Hartz Company, 1911-1913. Became secretary and part owner, Puritan Compressed Gas Corporation, Kansas City, Missoury, 1913, vice president, 1923, president and owner, 1932, Chairman of the Board, since 1957.
Pioneered use of compressed gas in World War I, associate War Production Board, Washington, World World War World World War World War II
Member Compressed Gas Association (past Member American Royal Association (board of governors), American Chemical Society, American Electro Chemical Society, Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City. Clubs: University, Kansas City Country.
Married Mary Bainbridge Love, May 17, 1916. Children: John Byers, Parker Browne III, Richard Love.