George Harvey Bullard Jenney was elected to the Lambs in 1901 as a Non-Resident Member. He was a Chicago business leader and pioneer in telephone book advertising.
Jenney was born in Waterloo, Iowa, October 14, 1869, and educated in public schools in Chicago. He began his business career as a salesman for his father‘s company, Jenney & Graham Gun Company, becoming general manager in the business. In 1892 Jenney became connected with the World’s Columbian Exposition as executive officer of the council of administration. He was the purchasing agent for the City of Chicago in 1894-1898. He invented the waste paper boxes that were used in Chicago and then sold to 18 other cities.
In 1903 he established the U.S. Telephone Directory Company, and became president of the phonebook industry. He was president and treasurer of the Inter-City Advertising Company and secretary treasurer of the Interlocking Steel Sheeting Company. He was active in Republican politics in Illinois and was a sergeant of arms during Republican state conventions.
In addition to The Lambs, Jenney was a member of the Calumet Club, the Chicago Athletic Club, and the Chicago Yacht Club. He resided on Lakeshore Drive in Chicago.
George H. Jenney died in Volusia, Florida, in September 1962. He was 93 years old.
Research by Shepherd Kevin C. Fitzpatrick (2026)