Background
Harrison, William Frederick was born on January 30, 1926 in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Albert and Laura Belle (Power) Harrison.
Harrison, William Frederick was born on January 30, 1926 in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Albert and Laura Belle (Power) Harrison.
Student, Bradley University, 1956. Bachelor of Science in Optometry, Illinois College, Chicago, 1962. OD, Illinois College, Chicago, 1963.
Jeweller, watchmaker, engraver Harrison Jewellers, Chatham, Ontario, Canada, 1946-1952. Horological engineer Elgin (Illinois) National Watch Company, 1956-1958. Private practice optometry Elgin, from 1963.
Board directors Sherman Hospital Interested Men, Elgin, 1978-1980, chairman board 1981-1982.
Board directors Elgin History Society, since 1986. Served with Canada Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Fox Valley Optometric Society (president 1968).
Lodges: Kiwanis (board directors Elgin club 1983-1985).
Married Jeanette Lois Rea, November 29, 1957.