Joseph Humphrey Winterbotham (1852-1925), was a Chicago manufacturer, bank director and Chicago Art Institute benefactor.

Early life

Joseph Humphrey Winterbotham was born in

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, in 1852.

Career

Winterbotham "organized no fewer than eleven corporations, including cooperage manufacture, moving and transfer, and mortgage financing".

Personal life

He married Genevieve Baldwin (1853-1906) of New Haven, Connecticut, and they had four children, including

Rue Winterbotham Carpenter Luritia "Rue" Winterbotham Carpenter (1876–1931), was an American art collector and philanthropist, who co-founded the Arts Club of Chicago. Early life She was born Rue Winterbotham, the daughter of Joseph Humphrey Winterbotham (1852–1925 ...

. Their sons John and Joseph, Jr. were educated at

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, and their daughters, Rue and Genevieve, travelled to Europe.

References

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