Background
Connell, William Phillips was born on August 24, 1874 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Allen Prince and Ella Knox (Phillips) Connell.
Connell, William Phillips was born on August 24, 1874 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Allen Prince and Ella Knox (Phillips) Connell.
Bachelor of Science, Vanderbilt University, 1896, Master of Science, 1897. Special course in engineering, same university, 1898.
In mercantile business, Baton Rouge, since 1900. President Baton Rouge Brick Yard, Baton Rouge Lumber Company, Baton Rouge Water Works Company. Was Chairman of the Board and from January 1918, active president Louisiana National Bank.
President Board of Public Works, Baton Rouge, 1904, secretary, 1906.
Mason.
Married Eleanor Garig, January 21, 1903 (died 1905). Married second, Ernestine Lake, January 4, 1919.