Background
Capes, William Parr was born on January 4, 1881 in Clinton, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Emma (Cherry) Capes.
Capes, William Parr was born on January 4, 1881 in Clinton, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Emma (Cherry) Capes.
Educated Clinton (New York) Military school and Clinton High School. Hamilton College, 1903.
1 son, Robert Parr. Editor Evening Star, Schenectady, New York, 1903-1910. Secretary to mayor of Schenectady, 1904-1906, 1910-1911. Assistant to director New York Association for Improving Condition of the Poor, New York City, 1910-1915.
Organizer and director New York State Bureau Municipal Information since 1915.
In charge water waste study for United States Fuel Administration during World War. Secretary New York State Conference of Mayors and Other City Officials since 1910.
Director New York State Municipal Training Institute, 1940. Member of advisory committee New York State Fuel Commission, 1922.
Member of New York State Local Finance Commission since 1941. Member of New York State Municipal Revenue Commission since 1943. Mason (32°, Knights Templar, Shriner).
Married Regina Marion Dufft, November 11, 1922.