William Henry Kettig

Background

Kettig, William Henry was born on August 6, 1863 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ernest and Josephine (William) Kettig.

Education

Educated grade and high schools. Louisville.

Career

Organizer, 1886, Milner & Kettig Company, Birmingham, president and manager 20 years until company was absorbed by the Crane Company of Chicago. Manager Crane Company, Birmingham, 15 years. Chairman and federal reserve agent Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 23 years Colonel on staff of Governor Braxton B. Comer, 1907-1911.

Chairman Liberty Loan Committee and Capital Issues Committee, Birmingham, World War.

Achievements

• William Henry Kettig has been listed as a noteworthy merchant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chamber Commerce, Birmingham (president).

Connections

Married Laura East. Moody, December 29, 1890. Children: William Henry, Mildred (Mistress J. Reese Murray), Dorothy.