Background
Spencer, Walker Brainerd was born on March 13, 1868 in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Brainerd and Henrietta (Elam) Spencer.
Spencer, Walker Brainerd was born on March 13, 1868 in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Brainerd and Henrietta (Elam) Spencer.
Bachelor of Arts, Tulane University, 1888, Bachelor of Laws, 1891. Studied law, University of Virginia.
Member firm of Spencer, Phelps, Dunbar & Marks, counsel for Texas Pacific Railway Company, United Fruit Company, Western Union Telegraph Company, Hibernia National Bank, etc. Chairman committee of Citizens’ League, 1896, that framed charter for City of New Orleans. Author of banking, corporation and insurance laws of Louisiana.
Active in municipal reform movements.
Member firm of Spencer, Phelps, Dunbar & Marks, counsel for Texas Pacific Railway Company, United Fruit Company, Western Union Telegraph Company, Hibernia National Bank, etc. Chairman committee of Citizens’ League, 1896, that framed charter for City of New Orleans. Member of the board adminstrs.
Tulane Ednl. Fund.
Married Annie Cooley Clark, December 15, 1891.