Warren Cotton Ashley

Background

Ashley, Warren Cotton was born on December 25, 1904 in Yorkville, Illinois, United States. Son of Stephen Ferriss and Cora Marie (Cotton) Ashley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1929. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1935.

Career

Chemist Eastman Kodak, Rochester, New York, 1935, Battelle Member Institute, Columbus, Ohio, 1935-1938, Pyroxylin Products, Chicago, 1938-1963, George J. Pigner & Company, Chicago, 1963.

Achievements

• Warren Cotton Ashley has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chicago Society Coatings Technology (president 1954-1955, Outstanding Service award 1978), Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association (president 1967-1968), Kendall County (Illinois) History Society.

Interests

• Keeping bees.

Connections

Married Genevieve Dorothy Silkey. Children: Warren C., Jim, Elizabeth.