Background
Norris, George Washington was born on July 5, 1864 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Joseph Parker and Mary Elizabeth (Garesche) Norris.
Norris, George Washington was born on July 5, 1864 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Joseph Parker and Mary Elizabeth (Garesche) Norris.
Student of University of Pennsylvania, 1 year.
Member Edward B. Smith & Company, bankers, 1894-1911. Director Department Wharves, Docks and Ferries, Philadelphia, 1911-1915. V.chmn. Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia, 1916.
Federal Farm Loan commissioner, 1916-1920.
Governor Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia, 1920-1936. Member board of managers Girard Trust Company, Beneficial Saving Fund Society (chairman).
Director Philadelphia Belt Lincolnshire Railroad Company.
Member Edward B. Smith & Company, bankers, 1894-1911. Member board of managers Girard Trust Company, Beneficial Saving Fund Society (chairman).
Married Sarah Fox, June 10, 1891.