Background
O’Neal, William Russell was born on June 4, 1864 in Belpre, Washington County, Ohio, United States. Son of Edwin Russell and Nancy Jane (Scott) O’N.
O’Neal, William Russell was born on June 4, 1864 in Belpre, Washington County, Ohio, United States. Son of Edwin Russell and Nancy Jane (Scott) O’N.
Graduated from the high school, Belpre. Studied under private tutors and in law office of Judge David R. Rood. Doctor of Laws, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 1927.
Began at 20 as special agent Eagle Fire Insurance Company. Now president Curtis & O’Neal Company, fire insurance. President First Federal Loan and Savings Association, O’Neal Investment Company, O’Neal-Branch Company.
Director and chairman finance committee American United Life Insurance Company Republican candidate in Florida for United States Senate, governor, and Congress, also delegate Republican National Convs.
Trustee, secretary and chairman finance committee Rollins College.
Mason (32°,Kiloton), Odd.
Married Mabelle Copeland (died February 1910). Married second, Jessie Mallory, October 14, 1914 (died 1923). Children: Helen Kate, Mabelle.