Background
Wells, Oscar was born on February 6, 1875 in Platte County, Missouri, United States. Son of Wesley W. and Rosa A. (Mock) Wells.
Wells, Oscar was born on February 6, 1875 in Platte County, Missouri, United States. Son of Wesley W. and Rosa A. (Mock) Wells.
Student Bethany (West Virginia) College to end of junior year.
Assistant cashier, Wells Banking Company, Platte City, Missoury, 1898-1899. President Bank of Edgerton, Missouri, 1899-1902. Cashier Carthage (Missouri) National Bank, 1903-1905, Fort Worth (Texas) National Bank, 1905-1909, Commercial National Bank, Houston, 1909-1912.
Vice president Union National Bank, Houston, 1912-1913, 1st National Bank, Houston, 1913-1914.
Governor and director Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas, October 16, 1914-March 1, 1915 (resigned). President 1st National Bank, Birmingham, Alabama, 1915-1930, Chairman of the Board since 1930.
Director Woodward Iron Company, Birmingham Fire Insurance Company, Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, Baltimore, Maryland., Alabama Power Company.
Member Federation, Advisory Council, 6th District, 1920, 24, 25. Member Beta Theta Pi. Mason (32°,Kiloton).
Club: Mountain Brook.
Married Hallie Hurst Jacob, October 11, 1900.