Biography of Joseph Franklin Hickey
Joseph Franklin Hickey, born on October 19, 1876, in Cincinnati, Ohio, became president of the Mercantile Insurance Agency in St. Louis. After his parents’ deaths, he shifted from an initial electrical engineering career to various business roles, including secretary and treasurer of the Merchants Express Company. He married Beulah Fuqua in 1904 and has two children. Active in local organizations, he is also involved with the Kings Highway Presbyterian Church. His career reflects significant achievements in the insurance sector, earning him respect in St. Louis.