Background
Noble, Urbane Alexander was born on November 16, 1877 in Edwards, New York, United States. Son of David and Jurane J. (Hill) Noble.
Noble, Urbane Alexander was born on November 16, 1877 in Edwards, New York, United States. Son of David and Jurane J. (Hill) Noble.
Educated Potsdam Normal School, 1893-1899. Doctor of Medicine Columbia University College Physicians and Surgeons, 1904.
Engaged in teaching school, 1895-1899. In private practice as physician and surgeon, 1904-1909. Associate with Cleland-Simpson Company, department store, Scranton, Pennsylvania, since 1909, director since 1909, president since 1936.
President and director Mississippi R.R. and of the United States Lumber Company (both since May 1942). Director First National Bank of Scranton since 1932, president since 1936. Director Scranton Lackawanna Trust Company, Hudson Coal Company.
Chairman of the Board Simpson Real Estate Corporation Trustee Scranton-Keystone Junior College.
Clubs: Scranton, Country, Rotary of Scranton.
Married Clara J. Simpson, April. Children: John, Elizabeth (Mistress Charles E. Scott), Jane.