Arthur Orville Wilson

Background

Wilson, Arthur Orville was born on May 16, 1869 in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, United States. Son of James S. and Susan (Dunnington) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Tarkio (Missouri) College, 1888 (1st classical graduate).

Career

Began as bookkeeper First National Bank, Tarkio, and became assistant cashier and director, also was secretary to Honorary David Rankin, cattle feeder and banker. National bank examiner, 1901-1906. Made vice president State National Bank, Saint Louis, 1906.

Now vice president Mississippi Valley Trust Company which absorbed the State National Bank and Merchants Laclede National Bank, July 1, 1929.

Achievements

• Arthur Orville Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member United Presbyterian Church. Club: Noonday.

Connections

Married Mabel South. Penfield, September 30, 1897.

Father:

James South. Wilson

Mother:

Susan (Dunnington) Wilson

Spouse:

Mabel South. Penfield