John R. Lindgren, cashier of the State Bank of Chicago, is a genuine Chicagoan. Born here Feb. 20, 1855, he is the son of the Swedish-American pioneer, Captain C.M. Lindgren. At present the younger Mr. Lindgren resides in Evanston.

After finishing his schooling he entered business and together with Mr. H. A. Haugan, founded the banking house of Haugan and Lindgren. This became the well known institution, the State Bank of Chicago in 1891.

Lindgren is a trustee of Northwestern University, and a member of its executive committee; President of the Y.M.C.A. in Evanston; member of the Swedish-Methodist congregation; member of the Union League Club; treasurer of the Swedish Old Peoples' Home, "Bethany" and since 1892, Swedish-Norwegian vice-consul in Chicago.

Practical training and keen business sense, together with energy, honesty and a sense of justice is the secret of Mr. Lindgren's success. He is one of the most outstanding and respected Swedish business men in Chicago.