Background
Harrah, William Ferguson was born on November 12, 1871 in Brookfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Review Charles Clark and Sarah (Ferguson) Harrah.
Harrah, William Ferguson was born on November 12, 1871 in Brookfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Review Charles Clark and Sarah (Ferguson) Harrah.
Preparatory education Browns Business College, Peoria. Student Grinnell College, Iowa 1890-1891.
1 son, Charles Clayton. Export manager Rouse Hazard & Company, bicycle manufacturers, Peoria, 1892-1897. Vice president and manager Harrah & Stewart Manufacturing Company, manufacturers bicycles and woodenware, Des Moines, Iowa, 1897-1905.
Secretary National Wire Cloth Company, Niles, Michigan, 1905-1911.
Treasurer National Cable & Manufacturing Company, Niles, 1907-1913. Vice-president and manager Niles division American Wire Fabrics Company, 1911-1922.
Company-founder and president National-Standard Company (Niles), 1913-1934, honorary Chairman of the Board 1934-1952. Director National Standard Company, Canada, National Standard Company of England.
Member City Council, Niles, 6 years. Member Michigan State War Board, World War. Formerly director National Association Manufacturers, and national councillor United States Chamber of Commerce.
Mason (32°, Shriner), Elk.
Clubs: Rotary, Orchard Hills Country (Niles).
Married Marie East. Even, February 19, 1894.