Background
Kraft, James Lewis was born on December 11, 1874 in Stevensville, Ontario, Canada. Son of George Franklin and Minerva (Tripp) Kraft.
Kraft, James Lewis was born on December 11, 1874 in Stevensville, Ontario, Canada. Son of George Franklin and Minerva (Tripp) Kraft.
Education common schools.
Lucile. Came to the United States, 1903, naturalized citizen, 1911. Settled in Chicago, 1905, and became identified with cheese business. Organized corporation, 1909.
Now Chairman of the Board Kraft Foods Corporation, Chicago (became division Nt.
Dairy Products Corporation), vice-president, director Invented pasteurizing process as applied to cheese industry. Trustee Baptist Theological Seminary, Chicago.
The sole basis for faith is the Bible and it is infallible.
Clubs: Mid-Day, Lake Shore Athletic.
Married Pauline Elizabeth Platt, June 2, 1909.