Background
Gannett, Frank Ernest was born on September 15, 1876 in Bristol, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Charles and Maria (Brooks) Gannett.
Gannett, Frank Ernest was born on September 15, 1876 in Bristol, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Charles and Maria (Brooks) Gannett.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell, 1898. Honorary Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1929. Doctor of Laws, Alfred U., 1935, Hobart College, 1937.
Doctor of Philosophy., Oglethorpe University, 1939. Doctor of Letters, Keuka College, 1939. Doctor of Laws, Hartwick College, 1941, St. Bonaventure College, 1947, University N.B., 1951, Syracuse University, 1953.
Doctor Journalism (honorary), Bradley University, 1955.
Editor of Cornell Alumni News, 1900. Managing editor and manager, Ithaca (New York) Daily News, 1900-1905. Editor Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Index, 1905-1906.
Editor and part owner Elmira (New York) Gazette, 1906, Elmira Star-Gazette since 1906. Sole or controlling owner Rochester Times-Union, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Albany Knickerbocker-News, Utica Observer-Dispatch, Utica Press, Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira Advertiser, Elmira Telegram, Newburgh News, Ithaca Journal, Ogdensburg Journal, Beacon News, and Malone Evening Telegram, Saratoga Springs Saratogian, Olean Times-Herald, Massena Observer, Binghamton Press, Niagara Falls Gazette (all New York), Hartford (Connecticut) Times, Plainfield (New Jersey) Courier-News, Danville (Illinois) Commercial-News. Promoter Teletypesetter.
Director Teletypesetter Corporation. President emeritus Gannett Company, Inc. Secretary to late Jacob G. Schurman, president first Commission to Philippines, 1899.
Member of Executive Committee Cornellian Council (president 1925-1926). Member of the board of directors Rochester Institute Technology (founders award, 1952). Member Society the Cincinnati, New York State Publishers’ Associate (president 1921-1927), New York Press Association (ex-president).
New York Associated Dailies (ex-president), S.A.R. (medal citizen award, 1951), Phi Beta Kappa (honorary 1937), Society of the Genesee (ex-president). Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner), Elk. Founded Frank E. Gannett Newspaper Foundation, Inc., to perpetuate for service Gannett Newspapers.
Clubs: Rochester City, Rochester Country, Oak Hill Country, Genesee Valley, Rochester Yacht, Rochester Ad, Cornell (Rochester).
Married Caroline Werner March 25, 1920. Children: Sarah Maria (Mistress Charles V. McAdam, Junior.