Background
West, William Nelson was born on July 1, 1903 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Nelson L. and Anna E. (West) W.
West, William Nelson was born on July 1, 1903 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Nelson L. and Anna E. (West) W.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1924. Bachelor of Laws, University Pennsylvania, 1927.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1927, practiced in Philadelphia. Partner firm Dechert, Price & Rhoads, and predecessor, 1954-1973. Board managers Haverford College, 1943-1978, secretary, 1944-1978.
Board directors Pocono Lake Preserve, 1950-1978, secretary, 1951-1978.
Board directors Methodist Home for Children, 1955-1978, Mercer Memorial House, 1954-1978. Board directors Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, 1965-1966, president, 1966-1968.
Club: Merion Cricket (Haverford).
Married Edith Thacher Harris, August 27, 1928. Children: William Nelson, Edith Thacher (Mistress West. John Daub III).