Background
Field, William Jefferson was born on October 9, 1873 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of George Hobson and Mary C. (McWilliams) Field.
Field, William Jefferson was born on October 9, 1873 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Son of George Hobson and Mary C. (McWilliams) Field.
Education high school, Jersey City. Special student New York University Law School.
1 son, Richard Clarke. With Hanover National Bank, New York City, 1890-1900. With Commercial Trust Company of New Jersey, Jersey City since 1900, president, 1924-1958, chairman of the board, since 1959.
Vice president of Registrar & Transfer Company of New Jersey, Registrar & Transfer Company of New New York
Director Federal Reserve Bank, New York City, 1942-1944. Chairman advisory board Reconstruction Finance Corporation, New York City.
Treasurer Jersey City chapter American Red Cross, World War.
Member Board of Finance, Jersey City, 1910-1913. Member American Bankers Association (executive council 1903-1906), New Jersey Bankers Association (president 1928-1929. Clubs: Baltusrol Golf (Springfield, New Jersey).
Married Hazel Stephens Clarke, April.