Background
Holmes, George William was born on February 29, 1880 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of William Winterton and Emma Frances (Hoagland) Holmes.
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George William Holmes
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Educated U. Nebraska, U. Notre Dame. Honorary degree Hastings College, 1951.
Career
Began with First Trust Company, Lincoln, 1911. President First National Bank & First Trust corporation since 1927. Chairman each since 1950.
Director Omaha branch Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1939.
Director Beatrice Foods Company Chairman, Government"s Highway Advisory Committee. Member Executive Committee U. Nebraska Foundation.
Member Lincoln City Park Board Trustee Midwest Research Institute, American Cancer Society Received Distinguished Service award University Nebraska, 1940. Builder award University Nebraska, 1957.
Knight of Saint Gregory, Pope Paul VI.
Martin J. Hogan Memorial award.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the United States Chamber of Commerce (vice-president, director), Newcomen Society England, U. Nebraska Alumni Association (life), Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Lincoln Country, University.
Connections
Married Sarah West. Burnham, March 1, 1905.
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Nationality
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Religion
Catholic -
Political Party
Republican