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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

WILLIAM McKENZIE McQUEEN.
    In the personnel of the First National Bank are found men of capability,
thoroughness, determination and high business ideals. Well deserving of mention
of mention in this connection is William McKenzie McQueen, cashier of the bank,
whose record of faithful service has won him the entire confidence and good will
of his business associates. His life history had its beginning in Missouri, his
birth having occurred at Lamar, in 1891, his parents being J. H. and Irene
(McKenzie) McQueen. The father was a native of Michigan, while the mother's
birth occurred in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Following their marriage they resided for
some time in Michigan, but on leaving that state took up their abode in Searcy,
Arkansas, where Mr. McQueen engaged in merchandising. He afterward removed to
Des Arc and opened a general store, success attending him in this undertaking.
To them were born two children: Vivian, who became the wife of O. H. Fink; and
William M.

    The latter pursued his early education in the public schools of Des Arc and
afterward attended the Little Rock Commercial College. Starting out in the
business world he became an employe of the Farmers & Merchants Bank at Des Arc,
and thus gained valuable experience. Later he was with James Stewart & Company
of Little Rock in the auditing department. Following America's advent into the
World war he joined the army, in 1917, going to Camp Pike, while later he was a
corporal at Camp Dix. After receiving his training he went with his regiment
overseas and the boat on which he sailed was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland.
The ship, being crippled, put into Gravesend, England, and later Mr. McQueen was
stationed at Cherbourg, France, and was in reserve training in northern France
for a time. Following the signing of the armistice and the return of his
regiment to the United States he was mustered out at Camp Pike. He then again
took up his abode in Des Arc, where he engaged in the ice manufacturing business
with his father. His identification with the First National Bank dates from
1919, at which time he became assistant cashier of the institution, while later
he was promoted to the cashiership and is proving a popular official by reason
of his uniform courtesy to the patrons of the bank, while his efficiency is
attested by the officers of the institution, who regard him as one of the
progressive young business men and financiers of this part of the state.

    Mr. McQueen was united in marriage to Miss E. A. Greer, a daughter of F. G.
Greer of Des Arc, and they have become parents of a son, Ralph. Their religious
faith is that of the Episcopal church and Mr. McQueen's interest in the adoption
of high ideals of manhood and citizenship is further indicated in his connection
with the Masonic fraternity. His aid and influence are always given on the side
of progress and improvement and his labors have brought desired results in the
matter of general advancement. He is yet a young man, and judging by what he has
already accomplished his future career will be well worth watching.


Additional Comments:
Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922



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