Abstract
John Franklin Enders came from a family background marked by strong characters and remarkable achievements. His maternal grandfather was a close associate and financial adviser of Mark Twain, and his paternal grandfather walked from town to town selling insurance, later becoming President of the Aetna Insurance Company. His parents were active and of strong character and lived to a ripe old age. His father was President of the principal bank of Hartford and at his death he left a fortune of $19 million. The family is said to have been one with close ties and mutual respect and to have appreciated the needs of the individual. John had one brother, also President of the Hartford National Bank, and two sisters— all charming and accomplished people.
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