Background
Gilbreath, William Sydnor was born on May 9, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Sydnor and Minnie (Schaff) Gilbreath.
Gilbreath, William Sydnor was born on May 9, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Sydnor and Minnie (Schaff) Gilbreath.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Wisconsin, 1918.
T. Skinner), Nan (Mistress James M. Chandler), William South. III. With National City Company, New York City, Chicago, 1920-1921, Security Trust Company, and Detroit Trust Company, First of Michigan Corporation, (predecessor firm First Detroit Company), Detroit, 1930-1972, president, director, 1943-1963, Chairman of the Board, 1963-1972. Director of the Schaff Piano String Company.
Member of New York Stock Exchange. Member Wayne County Republican Finance Committee, 1955-1960. Board of directors Cranbrook School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1948-1957.
Member of Investment Bankers Association American (governor 1945-1948), National Association Securities Dealers (governor 1942-1943), Newcomen Society, Sigma Chirurgical
Protestant Episcopal Church (trustee of Diocese Michigan). Clubs: Yondotega, Analysts, Economic, Bond, Detroit (director 1956-1961, president 1960-1961) (Detroit).
Married Marian Dickens, April. Children: Marion Dickens (Mistress Robt.