Background
Chard, Roland Turner was born on October 7, 1907 in Falmouth, England. Came to United States, 1908, naturalized, 1918. Son of Edward Turner and Ethel (Reader) Chard.
Chard, Roland Turner was born on October 7, 1907 in Falmouth, England. Came to United States, 1908, naturalized, 1918. Son of Edward Turner and Ethel (Reader) Chard.
Student, Rutgers University, 1926.
With National State Bank, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1928-1985, vice president, 1956-1985, director, 1959-1985, also former cashier. Retired, 1985; president, director Rosedale & Linden Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey. Secretary-treasurer, director Central District Holding Company, Elizabeth.
Secretary-treasurer Garden State Bancorp, Inc. President Caleb Development Corporation, since 1978. Executive secretary Elizabeth Development Company.
Director National State Corporation, United Armored Carrier, Eldib Engineering & Research, Inc., Summit, New Jersey.
Member Board Education, Roselle, New Jersey, 1954-1965, president, 1959-1960. Member Commission Recreation, Roselle, 1958-1963. Treasurer, director Elizabeth Community Action for Economic Opportunity, 1964-1967.
Treasurer United Fund, Elizabeth, 1964-1969, president, since 1969. Treasurer New Jersey Citizens Transportation Council, since 1973. Board directors New Jersey Taxpayers Association.
President, board managers St. Elizabeth Hospital. Member of Suburban Golf (Union, New Jersey). Elizabeth Town and Country.
Elmora Country (Elizabeth).
Married Kathleen Mabel Cottell, August 31, 1931. Children– John T., David E., Kathleen Susan. Married Annette Buckley Everett, June 23, 1979.