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George Celler Prather
1835 - 1871 (36 years)
Generation: 1
1. George Celler Prather was born 16 May 1835, Cornplanter Twp., Venango Co., Pa.; died 24 Nov 1871, Mercer Co., Pa.. Other Events:
- Occupation: President F.Nat'l. Bank
- Record Change: 12 Apr 2009
Notes:
George Prather formed the First National Bank in 1868.
"COMBINATION ALTAS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCER IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA"
BANKING:
The First National Bank: This institution was organized 31 Aug., 1868.
Certificate issued 3d. Sept.
Commenced business 1 Nov., 1868.
The originial capital was $100,000.00 and increased at once to $125,000.00
The original officers: GEORGE PRATHER, President; James Westerman, Vice
President; J.T. Wilson, Cashier.
By 1873 the average deposits were $240,000.00, surplus, $25,000.00
Note: Mr. George Prather died in the fall of 1871.