Wendell Wilson Black

Background

Black, Wendell Wilson was born on April 15, 1896 in Everett, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William W. and Mollie (Neil) Black.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Washington, 1920.

Career

With Seattle branch, Federal Reserve Bank, 1920-1925; practiced law, Seattle, from 1925; partner, Holman, Marion, Black, Perkins & Coie and predecessor firms, 1943-1964; counsel, Holman, Marion, Perkins, Cole & Stone, 1965. Secretary Puget Sound Power & Light Company, 1944-1955. Board directors Puget Sound Savings & Loan Association, 1928-1931.

Achievements

• Bar: Washington 1920, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1944.

Membership

With United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Bar Association, Washington Bar Association, Seattle-King County Bar Association, American Judicature Society, American Legion, others M C.

Connections

Married Marion Mitchell, June 22, 1921 (deceased February 1932). Married Helen Meisnest, May 5, 1934. Children: William W., Keith M.

Father:

William W. Black

Mother:

Mollie (Neil) Black

Spouse:

Helen Meisnest

Spouse:

Marion Mitchell

child:

William W. Black

child:

Keith M. Black