Kimberly, John Alfred

1838 - 1928  (89 years)    Has no ancestors but 16 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Kimberly, John Alfred
  Born	18 Jul 1838	Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Moved	Abt 1849	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  From New York to Neenah
  Occupation	Abt 1872
  Founder of Kimberly - Clark
  Founder of Kimberly - Clark
  1880 Census	1880	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Alfred Kimberly40 Hellen Kimberly36 John Kimberly14 Nellie Kimberly12 James Kimberly10 Jessie Kimberly8 Nancy Kimberly6 Lula Kimberly4
  1900 Census	1900	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  ED 125 Page 01b
  1910 Census	1910	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  ED 123, page 15a
  Biography	1911
  History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0627
  KIMBERLY, John Alfred, at the head of the Kimberly & company of Neenah, one of the greatest paper manufacturing concerns in the world, is the son of John R. Kimberly, who was a general merchant and manufacturer of flour in Troy, N. Y., and who was prominent in political circles there prior to his removal to the west. Mr. Kimberly's mother was Aurelia and Aldrich, a resident of Rochester, N. Y., prior to her marriage. J. A. Kimberly was born in Troy, N. Y., in 1838 and in 1849, came west with his parents, who settled in Neenah. Having received his primary education in private schools in his native city, upon coming to Neenah he entered Lawrence University at Appleton, where he gained an education fitting him for a business career, which he entered in 1857, when he was twenty years of age. His first business venture was in company with H. Babcock, in general merchandizing which was followed, in 1862, by the purchase of an interest in a flour mill, and later he became interested in a saw-mill and the lumber trade, which he continued for twenty-five years. In 1872 was formed the co-partnership of Kimberly, Clark & Co. for the manufacture of paper, which was subsequently changed to the corporation of Kimberly & Clark company, which has now been in existence for twenty-five years. This company began in a small way, the daily product of its one mill not exceeding two tons of print paper. The company now has some thirty pulp and paper machines, with an aggregate capacity of 140 tons per day of all grades of paper, from the huge rolls of paper for the daily journals to the finest grades of book and writing paper. Their product includes the finest brands, such as loft-dried bond, linen, ledger and the highest class of letter and not paper. This latter branch of the business is comparatively new to the company, but the enterprise has meet with remarkable success, and the paper is on a par with the best on the market. The capital stock of this company is $1,500,000, that of its kindred, the Atlas Paper company, manufacturer of manila and colored poster paper, $250,000; Telulah Paper company, manufacturers of book paper, $250,000; Shattuck & Babcock company, manufacturing fine writing paper, $500,000, making a total capital stock in all the companies of $250,000. It is a pleasure to note the growth of an industry like this, because it shows the resources of the commonwealth, the enterprise and skill of its citizens and its marvelous industrial progress. Among the most important and gratifying facts connected with this industry is that it furnishes remunerative daily employment to one thousand men and women and that the yearly disbursements of the company in wages aggregate a half a million dollars: and, in addition to this, the expenditure in the construction of the works has exceeded three million dollars. The Kimberly & Clark company is also a half owner of the Little Chute Pulp company, the products of which, pulp and sulphite, are consumed in the grate paper mills of the organization. In short, the company manufactures everything in the line of paper from the raw material to the most finished product, and has done as much to spread abroad the industrial fame of Wisconsin as any enterprise in the entire state. The courage and business sagacity of Mr. Kimberly and his associates have conferred a great public benefit upon their fellow-citizens, and especially upon the communities where their works are located, and they are entitled to all honor as citizens and to all the pecuniary success which their enterprise and skill have achieved. In 1867 Mr. Kimberly was married in Logansport, Ind., to Miss Helen Chency, and they have seven children, namely: John Alfred, Jr., Helen Cheney, James Cheney, Jessie Page 629 Aurelia, Nancy Evans, Lulu Manville and Mary Emma. Mr. Kimberly is a Republican in politics, but has not been prominent in public life, although his late partner, Charles B. Clark, was once a member of the legislature and twice a member of the congress. But in the success of the great corporation of which he is the had he has achieved greater honor than any which attaches to mere official position, however exalted.
  1920 Census	1920	Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA
  ED 172, page 02b
  Died	21 Jan 1928	Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA
  Obituary	23 Jan 1928
  Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
  See Image BODY OF J, A, KIMBERLY WILL ARRIVE WEDNESDAY Neenah - Accompanied by relatives, the remains of the late John Alfred Kimberly, pioneer manufacturer here, are expected to arrive here tomorrow from Redlands, Calif., where death occurred last Saturday. The body will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Z. Stuart, East Wisconsin avenue, where private funeral services for members of his family only, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. D. C. Jones officiating. The remains will then be placed in a vault in Oak Hill cemetery. The bearers will be J. A. Kimberly, Jr., J. C. Kimberly, Nathan Paine, Jack Kimberly, Kimberly Stuart and Knox Kimberly, sons and grandsons of the deceased. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Wednesday, January 25, 1928 | Page 11 J A KIMBERLY PASSES AWAY AT REDLANDS Head of Great Neerian Corporation Dies in California From Ailments Incident to Extreme Old Age - Active in School and Church Affairs. (Special to The Northwestern) Neenah - John Alfred Kimberly, president of the board of directors of the Kimberly-Clark company, president of the Neenah Paper company, and chairman of the board of directors of the First National bank, Neenah, pioneer; industrialist here', passed away Saturday afternoon at his estate at Redlands, Calif;, following a protracted period of declining health. Mr. Kimberly, whose name is closely associated with the early industrial history of Neenah, passed away peacefully, according to word received by relatives here. News of his illness was sent to relatives here some days ago, but subsequent reports were to the effect that - his condition had shown a slight improvement. Hs was in his ninetieth year, At the time of his last visit to Neenah, in the summer of 1927, growing feebleness attendant upon this advanced age was apparent to friends and relatives. However, he confidently expressed his determination to return for another visit next summer. BORN IN NEW-YORK. John Alfred Kimberly was the son of John R. Kimberly who was a general merchant and manufacturer of flour in Troy, N.Y. and who was prominent in political circles, there prior to his removal to the west. Mr. Kimberly's mother was Aurelia Aldrich, a resident of Rochester, N. Y. prior to her marriage. J. A. Kimberly was born at Troy, N. Y., in 1838, and in 1849 came west with his parents, who settled at Neenah. Having received his primary education in private schools in his native city, upon coming to Neenah, he entered Lawrence college, Applston, where he gained an education fitting him for a business career which he entered in 1857, before he was 20 years of age. His first business venture was in company with Havilah Babcock, in general merchandising which was followed in 1862 by the purchase of an interest in a flour mill. Later hs became interested in a saw-mill and the lumber trade, which he continued for twenty-five years. FIFTY-SIX YEARS. In 1872 was formed the co-partnership of Kimberly-Clark & Co., for the manufacture of paper, which was subsequently changed to the corporation of Kimberly-Clark company. The company has been in existence fiftysix years. The company began in a small way, the daily output of its one mill not exceeding two tons of print paper. Today it is one of the principal factors in the paper industry in the United States and has extended its immense foldings into Canada. While (Continued on page 15) Mr. KlmberJy has not been actively connected with the affairs of tho company for several years, his courage and business sagacity was chiefly responsible for its early development and expansion. Intensely interested in civic affairs and with a life-long loyalty, to Neenah, the scene of his industrial achievements, Mr. Kimberly preferred to do his part in the upbuilding of the community outside of public office. Though compelled during the later years of his life to seek a milder climate, he never lost interest in Neenah and kept closely in touch with its affairs. INTEREST IN SCHOOLS. Mr. Kimberly was greatly interested in education and was for many years a member of the board of education here. When the present high school was built, he aided directly by contributing funds for the equipment of the manual training department. His generous gifts were acknowledged by the school being named after him. He was one of the original incorporators of the First National bank of Neenah, and served on its first board of directors. He was reelected continuously and was at the time of his death the oldest acting director of any national bank in the United States, in point of continuous service. He served as president of the bank from 1905 to 1911, at which time he resigned to accept the chairmanship of the board of directors. Mr. Kimberly was a Republican in politics, but was never prominent in public life, although his late partner, Charles B. Clark, was once a member of the state legislature and twice a member of congress. ACTIVE IN CHURCH. In his early life, Mr. Kimberly took an active part In church work, being a life long member of. the Presbyterian church, and for many years was superintendent of the Sunday school here. Until recently, he held membership in the Union. In 1867 Mr. Kimberly was married in Logansport, Ind., to Miss Helen Cheney, -who survives. They had seven sons and daughters. They are: John Alfred Kimberly Jr., of Oshkosh; Mrs. W. Z. Stuart and James Cheney Kimberly. of Neenah; Mrs. G. Edwin Bergstrom, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Nathan Paine, of Florida; Mrs. Clinton J. Curtis, of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. E. W. Shirk, of Redlands, Calif. There are ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. BURIAL AT NEENAH. Funeral services are being held today at Redlands, after which the body will be brought to Neenah and will be placed in the family vault at Oakhill cemetery. Private funeral services for members of the family only will be held Friday, Jan. 27, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Stuart. 400 East Wisconsin avenue. The family has requested that no flowers be sent. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Monday, January 23, 1928 | Page 15
  	Kimberly, John Obituary
  	Kimberly, John Obituary Tribute
  Buried	27 Jan 1928	Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Biography	Aft 1928
  From The Papermakers International Hall of Fame
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  Media	1995
  Video from Papermakers International Hall of Fame (.mp4 video length 4.32 min)
  	Kimberly, John 1995 Inducted to the Papermakers International Hall of Fame
  Person ID	I144714	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	20 Sep 2016

  
  

  Family	Cheney, Helen,   b. 19 May 1843, Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA ,   d. 24 Feb 1932, Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Children	+ 1. Kimberly, John Alfred Jr.,   b. Abt May 1867, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Oct 1954  (Age ~ 87 years)   2. Kimberly, Helen,   b. 3 Dec 1868, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 12 May 1956  (Age 87 years) + 3. Kimberly, James Cheney,   b. 30 Nov 1870, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 17 Oct 1961, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 90 years)   4. Kimberly, Jessie Aurelia,   b. 22 Oct 1872, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 2 Apr 1973, , San Bernardino County, California, USA  (Age 100 years)   5. Kimberly, Nancy Evans,   b. 18 Oct 1874, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 15 Jun 1946, , Los Angeles County, California, USA  (Age 71 years)   6. Kimberly, Lulu Manville,   b. 5 Aug 1876, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 15 Aug 1967, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA  (Age 91 years)   7. Kimberly, Mary Emma,   b. 2 Apr 1881, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 15 Oct 1979, , San Bernardino County, California, USA  (Age 98 years)
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2014
  Family ID	F48839	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 18 Jul 1838 - Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Moved - From New York to Neenah - Abt 1849 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA 1880 Census - 1880 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA 1900 Census - ED 125 Page 01b - 1900 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA 1910 Census - ED 123, page 15a - 1910 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA 1920 Census - ED 172, page 02b - 1920 - Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA Died - 21 Jan 1928 - Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA Buried - 27 Jan 1928 - Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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