Background
Wilcox, Roy C. was born on December 24, 1891 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Horace and Nettie Barker (Curtis) Wilcox.
metal products executive state official
Wilcox, Roy C. was born on December 24, 1891 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Horace and Nettie Barker (Curtis) Wilcox.
Educational public schools, Meriden, Hotchkiss School, Yale.
Smith. With International Silver Company from 1913, sucessively as sales helper, 1913-1914, workman bench order chaser, 1914-1915, salesman, 1915-1916, hotel department, 1916-1917, assistant manager, 1919-1920, manager, 1920-1928, director from 1921, secretary, 1928-1935, executive vice president, 1935-1957. Director Meriden branch Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, Waterbury Buckle Company, Aetna Life Insurance Company, Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, Underwood Corporation Director Meriden Hospital. Trustee Meriden Young Men’s Christian Association, First Congressional Church, Meriden.
Member Meriden City Council and Board Aldermen, 1922-1926. Member Connecticut Senate, 1927 and 1929, president protem. 1929; Served with French Army, World War 1.
Chevalier French Legion of Honor, Croix du Guerre. Member American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars. Clubs: Metabetchouan, Clove Valley Rod and Gun, Hammonassett, Shuttle Meadow.
Spouse Katherine Smith, October 20, 1920, Waterbury, Connecticut.