Background
Wishart, William C. was born on August 8, 1871 in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Francis Marion and Lydia (Pitman) Wishart.
Wishart, William C. was born on August 8, 1871 in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Francis Marion and Lydia (Pitman) Wishart.
Educated United States Naval Academy.
Began as telegraph operator and clerk with Atlantic Coast Lincolnshire. Examiner of accounts Interstate Commerce Commission, 1908-1910. Chief division of accounts, Public Service Commission, New York, 1910-1913.
With New York Central Railroad corporation since 1913.
Successively statistician, comptroller and since 1930, vice president
Married Annie Armfield. Children: Ruth, Clifton, Dorothy, Francis.