William Clark Arkell

Background

Arkell, William Clark was born on September 28, 1887 in Canajoharle, New York, United States. Son of Bartlett and Carrie (Clark) Arkell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1910.

Career

Began as assistant with L. L. Harr & Company, efficiency engrs. Worked 1 year in box department Beech-Nut Packing Company, Fairmont, West Virginia. Apprentice 1 year with Tabor Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia.

Director Beech-Nut Packing corporation since 1919, became president 1941, now v. Chairman of the Board. President, director Arkell Safety Bag Company.

Membership

Served in the United States Army 19 months during World War. Club: Union League (New York).

Connections

Married Anne Elizabeth Tompkins, December 2, 1911. Children: William C., Mary (Mistress Mary Arkell Price), Sarah Jane.

Father:

Bartlett Arkell

Mother:

Carrie (Clark) Arkell

Spouse:

Anne Elizabeth Tompkins

child:

William C. Arkell

child:

Mary Arkell (Mistress Mary Arkell Price)

child:

Sarah Jane Arkell