Background
Manly, William Hester was born on June 2, 1875 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Fuller and Elizabeth (Hester) Manly.
Manly, William Hester was born on June 2, 1875 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard Fuller and Elizabeth (Hester) Manly.
Educated Barton Academy, and high school Mobile, Alabama.
Successively clerk until 1898, secretary 1898-1902, cashier, 1902-1923, vice president, since 1923. Member State Banking Board of Alabama, 1919-1923. Vice president Birmingham Public Library.
Served as state treasurer Young Men's Christian Association War Fund in Alabama.
Treasurer Jefferson County Chapter American Red Cross. President Alabama State Bankers Association, 1912-1913.
Trustee Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. Deacon First Baptist Church.
Member State Banking Board of Alabama, 1919-1923. Vice president Birmingham Public Library.
Married Edith Johnston, October 27, 1909. Children: Martha, Edith, Nannie, William H. Connected with the Birmingham Trust & Savings Company.