George Carey Sellers (Wellston, OH)
George Carey Sellers (September 24, 1870 – June 15, 1935) was President of the First National Bank of Wellston, OH.
Biography
Early life and family
George Carey Sellers was born September 24, 1870 in Highland County, OH.[1]
On November 23, 1896, Sellers married Mary Elizabeth Motty. [2]
Banking career
In 1889, Sellers became the Secretary of the the Citizens Building and Loan in Wellston. He held this position for 45 years. [3]
Seller served many roles at the First National Bank of Wellston including clerk, bookkeeper, assistant cashier, cashier and finally president upon the death of H. S. Willard Sr. in 1919. [4]
In 1902, Sellers was listed as Assistant Cashier for First National Bank of Wellston, OH. [5]
In 1921, Sellers was listed as President of the First National Bank of Wellston. [6]
Other career highlights
In 1906, Sellers was listed as a Republican member of the Board of Tax Commissioners for Wellston, OH. [7]
Later life and death
Mr. Sellers passed away on June 15, 1935 in Wellston, OH, and is buried there at Ridgewood Cemetery.[8]
Bank Officer Summary
During his banking career, George Sellers was involved with the following bank(s): [9]
- First National Bank of Wellston, OH (Charter 3565): President 1922 - 1934
References
- ↑ https://ancestry.com
- ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDCK-SFS
- ↑ Portsmouth Times, June 17, 1935
- ↑ Portsmouth Times, June 17, 1935
- ↑ The County of Highland: A History of Highland County, Ohio Volume 2, page 468
- ↑ Bankers Encyclopedia
- ↑ Ohio Roster of Municipal and Township Officers and Members of Boards of Education
- ↑ Find A Grave
- ↑ Banks & Bankers Historical Database (1782-1935), https://bbdata.banknotehistory.com.