Background
Bennett, Walter Harper was born on July 27, 1869 in Brooklyn, United States. Son of Michael and Eleanor (Harper) Bennett.
Bennett, Walter Harper was born on July 27, 1869 in Brooklyn, United States. Son of Michael and Eleanor (Harper) Bennett.
Educated Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.
With American Exchange National Bank (now Irving Trust Company), 1889-1930, vice president, 1913-1926, vice Chairman of the Board 1926-1930. Chairman of the executive committee Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, 1930, president, 1931, Chairman of the Board, 1936, chairman of the executive committee, 1945, chairman investment committee, 1945-1962. Director Grinnell Corporation.
Member trust advising committee Chase Manhattan Bank.
Member trust advising committee Chase Manhattan Bank. Club: Union League (New York City).
Married Emilie J. Konvalinka, 1898. Children: Barbara K. (Mistress W. O. Robertson), Walter K., John K. Began with Journlay & Burnham, retail dry goods, Bklyn, 1887-1888, R. G. Dun & Company.