William S. Green
American soldier and banker
About William S. Green
William S. Green (January 11, 1846 – September 21, 1929) was an American military officer, Civil War veteran, and financier who served as the Adjutant General of Michigan from 1895 to 1897. He was a prominent figure in Detroit banking and a leader in veterans' affairs through the Grand Army of the Republic.
Business career Green was a significant figure in the financial development of Detroit. He was a founder of the Wayne County Savings Bank, later the Wayne County & Home Savings Bank, and now the Peoples Wayne County Bank.
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American soldier and banker (1845–1929)
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