Background
Spencer, William Marvin was born on May 14, 1892 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Mary Richards (DuPuy) Spencer.
Spencer, William Marvin was born on May 14, 1892 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Mary Richards (DuPuy) Spencer.
Bachelor of Arts, Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 1911. Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1915.
Assistant to secretary Hammermill Paper Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1915-1921. President Erie Brass & Copper Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1921-1923. President and director Spencer, Kamerer & Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1924-1929.
Partner Jackson Brothers, Boesel & Company, brokers, Chicago, 1930-1934. President and director Burke Electric Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1934-1935. President and director Inland Car Lines, Inc., Chicago, 1934-1940.
Vice-president and director Perry, Spencer & Company, investment banking, Chicago, 1939-1940. Chairman of the Board of directors North American Car Corporation, Chicago, 1941-1959. Director Fundamental Investors, Inc., Thiokol Chemical Corporation, North America Car Corporation, La Salle National Bank, Chicago.
Served as Lieutenant, 165th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force, 1918-1919. Clubs: Chicago, Saddle and Cycle, Racquet, Old Elm, Adventurers (Chicago).
Married Gertrude White, July 19, 1924. Children: Edson White, William Marvin, Suzanne.