Background
Thon, Robert William was born on December 23, 1908 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert William and Amanda (Kosslow) Thon.
Thon, Robert William was born on December 23, 1908 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert William and Amanda (Kosslow) Thon.
Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins, 1933.
Assistant to president Savings Bank of Baltimore, 1933-1945, vice-president, director, 1945-1959, president, director, 1959-1975, Chairman of the Board, 1975-1983, chairman of the executive committee, from 1983. Member Banking Board Maryland, Bank Relations Board Maryland Commissioner, Baltimore Urban Renewal and Housing Agency, 1962-1964. Chairman Baltimore Community Chest-Red Cross United Appeal, 1958.
Member Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Baltimore, National Association Mutual Savings Banks (Executive Committee 1956-1957), Associate Mutual Savings Banks Maryland. (president 1956-1957). Clubs: Johns Hopkins, Merchants.
Married Evelyn Ellen Singleton, April. Children: Robert William III, Susan Cecelia, Richard McMichael.