Background
Sweet, William Luther was born on August 29, 1868 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Theodore Elvinton and Elizabeth Church (Lewis) Sweet.
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Sweet, William Luther was born on August 29, 1868 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Theodore Elvinton and Elizabeth Church (Lewis) Sweet.
Student public and private schools of Providence. Master Business Degree, Bryant and Stratton Commercial College. Doctor of Science, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and Allied Science.
1 son, Theodore Lawton. Began as clerk Providence Lincolnshire (New York boats), 1887. Clerk Providence Gas Company, 1890-1899.
Chief clerk Rumford Chemical Works, 1899-1903, became treasurer and general manager, 1914, now director
Retired; director Providence National Bank. President Roger Williams Savings Fund & Loan Association.
Trustee Providence Institution for Savings. Director and member Executive Committee Rhode Island Insurance Company, Merchants Insurance Company.
Member board of managers Exchange Branch, Industrial Trust Company.
Member City Council, Providence, 1924-1925, State Sinking Fund Commission, 1930-1936. Member Providence Chamber of Commerce (past president). Mason (33°).; Clubs: Squantum, Turks Head, Artist
Married May Lawton, of Johnston, Rhode Island, January 15, 1893.