Background
Dillard, William Elbert was born on February 13, 1898 in Buena Vista, Georgia, United States. Son of Joseph Demps and Ella Jane (Mathis) Dillard.
Dillard, William Elbert was born on February 13, 1898 in Buena Vista, Georgia, United States. Son of Joseph Demps and Ella Jane (Mathis) Dillard.
Student, Georgia Public Schools.
With, C. of Georgia Railway, from 1915;
advances through levels to vice president, C. of Georgia Railway, 1915-1954;
president, director, member Executive Committee, C. of Georgia Railway, Savannah, Georgia, from 1954. President, director, member Executive Committee Ocean S.S. Company of Savannah, SouthwesternR.R. President director Albany Passenger Terminal Company, C. of Georgia Motor Transport Company, Chatham Terminal Company, Empire Land Company, Macon Terminal Company;director, member Executive Committee Wrightsville & Tennville R.R., Savannah & Atlanta Railway, Fruit Growers Express Company.
Vice-president, director Atlanta Terminal Company. Director Augusta & Summerville R.R., Birmingham Terminal Company, Crossgate Homes, Port Wentworth Corporation, Trailer Train Company, Savannah Bank & Trust Company.
Director Savannah Children's Hospital. Trustee Shorter College, Rome, Georgia. Member of the United States Chamber of C., Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Southern States Industrial Council (advisory board), Commerce Club (Savannah), Ogelthorpe Club, Rotary, Savannah Golf Club.
Married Elizabeth Pace, Jan 1, 1919. Children: Jane (Mistress B. Ellis deTreville), Sara (Mistress T.F. Morrison, Junior), William Elbert, James C.