Background
Folwell, William Hazelton was born on December 5, 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William H. and Mary R. (Pearsol) Folwell.
Folwell, William Hazelton was born on December 5, 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William H. and Mary R. (Pearsol) Folwell.
Student University of Pennsylvania, 1895, Ecole Nationale des Arts Industrielles, Roubaix, France, 1896, Bradford Technical College, England, 1897-1898.
Began as apprentice in textile mill. Vice-president Folwell Brothers & Company, 1900-1930, president since 1930. President Manufacturers Association Casualty Insurance Company, Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Fire Insurance Company.
Director Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company, Girard Life Insurance Company, Director Industrial trust Company Special Deputy Alien Property Custodian, World War.
Club: Union League (Philadelphia).
Married Miriam East. Neff, March 30, 1904. Children: Miriam, Elizabeth.