Background
Morton, William Gilbert was born on October 1, 1906 in Fulton, New York, United States. Son of Albert I. and Martha (Gilbert) Morton.
Morton, William Gilbert was born on October 1, 1906 in Fulton, New York, United States. Son of Albert I. and Martha (Gilbert) Morton.
MCS, Amos Tuck School, 1929.
Republican bond department, Bankers Trust Company. New York City, 1929-1933; Republican bond department, L. F. Rothschild & Company, 1933-1934; with, Onondaga Savings Bank, Syracuse, New York, 1934-1979; successively assistant to president, assistant treasurer, treasurer, vice president, Onondaga Savings Bank, 1934-1953; executive vice president, Onondaga Savings Bank, 1954-1958; president, Onondaga Savings Bank, 1958-1973; chairman, Onondaga Savings Bank, 1973-1979; also trustee, Onondaga Savings Bank, 1947-1981. Member of New York State Banking Board, 1973-1976.
Member alumni council Dartmouth, 1948-1952, 55-57, chairman alumni fund campaign, 1956-1958. Board directors Metropolitan Development Corporation, 1962-1986, president, 1970. Administrative board Laboratory Ornithology, Cornell University, 1972-1978.
Member Savings Bank Association New York (council administration 1956-1962, 64-68, 70-76, 1st vice president 1970, president 1971), Phi Sigma Kappa. Clubs: Century, University, Onondaga Golf and Country, Royal Poinciana Golf (Naples, Florida). Dartmouth; Club of Southwest Florida.
Married Barbara Link, January 22, 1936. Children– William Gilbert, Linda Morton Cote, Albert Harry.