Background
Balch, Richard Herrocks was born on March 2, 1901 in Brooklyn. Son of Burton M. and Mary J. (Horrocks) Balch.
Balch, Richard Herrocks was born on March 2, 1901 in Brooklyn. Son of Burton M. and Mary J. (Horrocks) Balch.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1921. Doctor of Laws, Hartwick College, 1955.
September 15, 1928; children—Cynthia, James P., Barbara, Richard H. Vice president Horrocks Ibbotson Company, Utica, 1927-1942, president, 1942-1967, Chairman of the Board, 1967-1968. Director Gladding Corporation, S. Otselic, Divine Brothers Manufacturing Company, Utica Fire Insurance Company Public Service Commissioner, New York State, 1955-1960. President Community Chest, Utica, 1949, member board education.
Mason.; Clubs: Fort Schuyler (Utica).
Married Elizabeth S. Prescott. Children: Cynthia, James P., Barbara, Richard H. Vice president.