Background
Bell, William Henry was born on October 15, 1918 in Schenectady. Son of William Henry and Elizabeth (Lambert) Bell.
Bell, William Henry was born on October 15, 1918 in Schenectady. Son of William Henry and Elizabeth (Lambert) Bell.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1939.
With, J.P. Morgan & Company. New York City, 1939-1949;
with, First National Bank, Jersey City, 1950-1952;
with, Heritage Bank, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 1953-1983;
president, director, chief Executive officer, chairman,, Heritage bank corporation, 1971-1982;
vice chairman, Heritage bank corporation, 1982-1983;
vice chairman, director, Duralith Corporation, Millville, New Jersey, 1980-1985;
board directors, Midlantic Bank South, 1985-1989. Chairman Coriell Institute Medical Research, Camden, 1970-1985.
Board of managers Cooper Medical Center, Camden, 1976-1978.
President Camden (New Jersey) Housing Improvement Projects, 1967-1974. Member New Jersey Governor's Commission To Evaluate Capital Needs, 1968. Treasurer class of 1939, Princeton University, 1969-1989, vice president, 1989.
Member Governor's Task Force for Improving New Jersey's Economics and Regulatory Climate, 1982. Member planning and evaluation committee Landings Association, Savannah, 1990-1992. Board directors Hospice Savannah, 1990-1994.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1946, PTO. Member Association Bank Holding Companies (legislation committee 1976-1982), Federal Reserve Association (nominating advising committee 1966-1969), New Jersey Bankers Association (Executive Committee 1964, 81-85, chairman task force on interstate banking 1982-1985), Pine Valley Golf Club (Clementon, New Jersey), The Landings Club (Savannah, Georgia), Oglethorpe Club (Savannah), St. Andrews Society (Savannah), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alice Creedon, September 13, 1947 (deceased 1988). Children: Susan, Martha, Patricia, Barbara, Alexandra, Madeline. Married Barbara Page, June 24, 1989.