Background
Harrison, William Benjamin was born on July 28, 1889 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Virginia L. (Trezevant) Harrison.
Harrison, William Benjamin was born on July 28, 1889 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Virginia L. (Trezevant) Harrison.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1910.
Adjuster, Travelers Insurance Company, Louisville, Kentucky, 1910-1912. Assistant manager American Surety Company of New York, 1912-1917. Secretary, treasurer Foundry Products Company, 1919-1922.
President Kentucky Refrigerating Company, 1922-1930.
President Louisville Industrial Foundation since 1934. Chairman Mengel Company.
Director B. F. Avery & Sons Company, Puritan Cordage Mills, Wheatley Foods, Incorporated., Porcelain Metals Corporation, Morton Packing Company, Castlewood Manufacturing Company Director Louisville Board of Trade. Mayor of Louisville, 1927-1933.
Served as captain Field Artillery, United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Louisville Area Development Association, Zeta Psi. Clubs: Pendennis, Louisville Country.
Married Margaret West. Allis, June 4, 1912. Children: William H., Winston P., Penelope A. Dixon, Margaret T. Reynolds, Dorothy F. Seelbach.