William Henry Brophy

Background

Brophy, William Henry was born on October 12, 1863 in Ireland. Son of Michael and Mathilda (Lawlor) Brophy.

Education

Education common schools in Ireland.

Career

Came to the United States, 1881, naturalized citizen, 1888. Manager Copper Queen Stores, Bisbee, Arizona, 1886-1912. General manager Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company, 1912-1917 (resigned to go to France).

President Bank of Bisbee, since 1900.

Vice president Bank of Douglas, Arizona. Director Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank.

Volunteer American Red Cross, Paris, October 1917-December 1918, as assistant chief, later chief of stores. Delaware Republican National Convention, 1904.

Elk, Knights of Columbus Home: Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California.

Achievements

• William Henry Brophy has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Ellen Goodbody, November 17, 1891.

Father:

Michael Brophy

Mother:

Mathilda (Lawlor) Brophy

Spouse:

Ellen Goodbody