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From: MRS GINA M REASONER< >
Subject: HAROLD McKINLEY WILLIAMS -YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 22:57:49, -0500

History of Ohio
The American Historical Society Inc., 1925
Volume IV, page 165

HAROLD McKINLEY WILLIAMS. The career of Harold McKinley Williams,
of Youngstown, has been one of constant advancement, brought about by
initiative, resource and hard work, these elements being directed by good
management and the ability to take advantage of opportunities as they have
made their appearance. Commencing with only ordinary advantages in the way
of education and without the power of family influence, he has become
commercial teller of the Dollar Savings Bank and senior member of the real
estate and insurance firm of H.M. Williams & Company, and this within the
comparatively short period of fifteen years.
Mr. Williams is a native son of Youngstown, where he was born in
1891, his parents being John W. and Wilhelmina (Penny) Williams, who now
make their home at Poland, Ohio, Mrs. Williams' birth place. The education
of Harold McKinley Williams was acquired in the public schools of
Youngstown, and after he had graduated from the high school, in 1909, he
secured employment at steel mill work, one of the principal industries of
his city. After two years he decided that he could better his condition in
some other field of endeavor, and accordingly became a collector for the
Dollar Savings Bank. From this humble position, by reason of his fidelity
and integrity, he worked his way up through various positions to his
present post, that of commercial teller, a responsible office. Some years
ago Mr. Williams recognized the opportunities offered by real estate
transactions, and began making tentative experiments along this line. His
initial operations were naturally small, owing to his lack of capital, but
as time went on he was able to command larger sums and thus to enlarge the
scope of his activities. Finally, in March, 1923, he organized the real
estate and insurance firm of H.M. Williams & Company, his partner in this
enterprise being Harold E. Evans. The company maintains handsome offices at
313 Terminal Building, handling all kinds of city and suburban property and
dealing in insurance. This has grown into a successful business, and the
firm now has a long list of representative clients.
In 1912 Mr. Williams was untied in marriage with Miss Margaret
Baldwin, who was born at Youngstown, a daughter of Edward and Anna Baldwin,
natives of England. Mrs. Williams died without issue in 1919. Mr. Williams
is a member of the Belmont Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. In his
political allegiance he is a republican, although he takes only a passive
part in political affairs. He is a Mason and a Knights of Pythias, and
holds membership in the local Young Men's Christian Association.

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