Wetherill
A History of Discovery
(A biographical sketch from "Who's Who in Delaware County 1926", a
publication of the Chester Times. ) Richard Wetherill, of Chester,
President of the Chester National Bank, is one of the pioneers who made
possible this great industrial center. Just what the name Wetherill meant
to the iron and steel industries, a score or more years ago, is now
history. As manufacturers of the Corliss Engines, the
name
Wetherill is known throughout the world. For more than a decade Mr.
Wetherill has devoted his time to banking. He is Vice-President of the
Cambridge Trust Company, in addition to being President of the Chester
National Bank. He serves on the directorate of several banks and public
utility companies. His one hobby is business. He was born in 1850, on
September 28th. His family consists of his wife, two daughters and two
sons. In politics he is a Republican, and is a member of the Episcopal
Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and his clubs are the
Union League, Philadelphia, Chester, Springhaven Country, and Seaview Golf
Club of Absecon, N.J.
Note: Richard Wetherill's home was located at the southwest corner of 14th
& Potter Streets.[Obituary]
