Background
Williams, Charles Turner was born on October 17, 1874 in Warrenton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Clay and Georgianna (Turner) Williams.
Williams, Charles Turner was born on October 17, 1874 in Warrenton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Clay and Georgianna (Turner) Williams.
Educational public schools.
Began as stenographer, later newspaper reporter, and in railway business, advancing to division superintendent. Entered banking business with John L. Williams & Sons, Richmond, Virginia, 1904. With Middendorf, Williams & Company, bankers, Baltimore, 1910.
Investment manager Fidelity Trust Company, Baltimore, 1912-1919. Vice president Fidelity Securities Corporation, 1920-1923. President C. T. Williams & Company, investment bankers, October 1, since 1923.
One of the organizers of the Investment Bankers Association of America, 1912-1914.
Served as treasurer of the American Red Cross Mission to Rumania, July 1917-January 1919. Member Publicity Committee, Speakers’ Committe in Liberty Loan campaigns in Maryland., World War.
Married Willie Herbert Ashton, July 17, 1903. Children: Charles Turner, Ann Elizabeth.