Background
Reid, William was born on August 11, 1886 in Dalkeith, Scotland. Son of James and Ellen (Dickson) Reid.
Reid, William was born on August 11, 1886 in Dalkeith, Scotland. Son of James and Ellen (Dickson) Reid.
Student Edinburgh, Scotland, schools.
With Bank of New York, 1904-1915, assistant cashier, 1910-1915. Treasurer Armand Schmoll, Incorporated., 1916-1923. President Schmoll, Stiles, Reid, Incorporated., 1924-1928.
Vice president Guaranty Trust Company of New York, 1929-1935.
Partner Bache & Company. New York City, since 1936.
Member Chicago Board of Trade. New York Cotton Exchange (past vice chairman), New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange (past governor), Commodity Exchange Incorporated. (past president), Wool Association (past president), New York Produce Exchange (past manager), Pilgrims Society.
Clubs: Westchester Country, Broad Street.
Married Jean Weil, December 8, 1950. Children by former marriage: James Ralph, William, Howard A., Patricia, George Pappas (United States Army).