Stearns, Frank W. (Frank Waterman), 1856-1939

Frank Waterman Stearns, 1856-1939, was the son of Richard Hall Stearns and Louisa Maria Waterman (1836-1922). Frank's father Richard was the founder of R.H. Stearns Co., an extremely successful women's specialty store in Boston. Frank Stearns served as a director of R.H. Stearns Co. from 1880 until his death in 1939. He served on the Board of trustees of Amherst College from 1903 until at least 1927. Frank married Emily Williston Clark (b. 1856). His only son, Foster Stearns, was successively a clergyman, librarian and politician.

From the description of Frank Waterman Stearns papers, 1683-1966 (bulk: 1788-1879, 1900-1938). (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 70860395