Mr. Conrad Withkowsky was born in 1839 in Posen, Prussia. He came to Chicago in 1852 and has since been engaged in the mercantile and insurance business. He is a member of Sinai Congregation and has served as one of its directors. He is a member of the Standard and Lakeside Clubs, and has been a director, vice-president, and president of the latter. He also has been a director of the United Relief Association.