Background

Barnett, Solomon Meyer was born on March 28, 1896 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel and Teresia (Meyer) Barnett.

Career

With, Reliable Stores Corporation, Baltimore, 1916-1958; president, Columbia, Maryland., 1958-1980; chairman, Reliable Stores Corporation, Columbia, Maryland., 1980-1985; now honorary chairman, RelStores, Inc. (formerly Reliable Stores Corporation).

Achievements

• Solomon Meyer Barnett has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation Inc. Served as ensign United States Navy, 1917-1921. Member of Woodmont Country (Washington) (board directors 1958-1960).

Connections

Married Jeannette Hofheimer, October 18, 1908 (deceased 1983). Children: Jane Abraham, Richard Meyer.

Father:

Samuel Barnett

Mother:

Teresia (Meyer) Barnett

Spouse:

Jeannette Hofheimer

child:

Richard Meyer Barnett

child:

Jane Abraham Barnett