Background
Gannett, William Howard was born on February 10, 1854 in Augusta, Maine, United States. Son of Joseph Farley and Mary E. (Patterson) Gannett.
Gannett, William Howard was born on February 10, 1854 in Augusta, Maine, United States. Son of Joseph Farley and Mary E. (Patterson) Gannett.
Educated Augusta public schools.
Wife of Doctor D. B. Cragin), Guy Patterson, Florence Lillian (wife of Francis H. Farnum, United States Army). Clerk in Augusta stores until 1888. Established Comfort Magazine, 1888.
Member Maine Legislature, 1903-1905. Member National Aeronautic Association (former governor for Maine). Mason (K.T.), Odd; Clubs: Centenarian of East Aurora, New York (life).
Club: 100,000 Mile.
Spouse 1878, Sadie N.,daughter of James Hill, Skowhegan, Me. Began business career in boyhood, and was clerk in Augusta stores until 1888, when hu established Comfort.