William Beckwith Geery

Background

Geery, William Beckwith was born on August 23, 1867 in Medina, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph McClelland and Mary (Beckwith) Geery.

Education

Law study, University of Minnesota, 1892-1893.

Career

1 son, William B. Clerk, First National Bank, Ripon, Wisconsin, 1885-1889. Same, Saint Paul (Minnesota) National Bank, 1890, assistant cashier, 1891-1903, cashier, 1903-1906. Vice president Capital National Bank, 1906-1920.

Deputy governor, Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis, 1920-1927, governor, 1927-1936, chairman of board, March 1, 1936-December 31, 1938, retired.

Trustee Ripon College.

Achievements

• William Beckwith Geery has been listed as a noteworthy banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.; Clubs: University, Minnesota (Saint Paul).

Connections

Married Mabel East. Lanpher, November 19, 1913.

Father:

Joseph McClelland Geery

Mother:

Mary (Beckwith) Geery

Spouse:

Mabel East. Lanpher