About William L. Trenholm
Lived 1836 – 1901 (aged 64–65). William L. Trenholm was an American accountant.
William L. Trenholm (1836–1901) was a United States Comptroller of the Currency from 1886 to 1889. In 1898, Trenholm (then president of the American Surety Company) was elected president of the North American Trust Company. In 1899, Trenholm desired to be "free of business cares" and retire, and an election was held for a new president at 100 Broadway. On May 26, 1899, Alvah Trowbridge was elected as the new president of the company, succeeding Trenholm.
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Who was William L. Trenholm?
Comptroller of the United States
When was William L. Trenholm born?
William L. Trenholm was born in 1836.
When did William L. Trenholm die?
William L. Trenholm died in 1901.
What was William L. Trenholm's occupation?
William L. Trenholm was an accountant.
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William L. Trenholm was American.
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