Witherell, W. Frank.

W. Frank Witherell, a businessman and entrepreneur, was a native of New York. He attended the Clinton Liberal Institute, Clinton, N.Y. (Jan. 1860 to Jan. 1861) and the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., (July 1861- June 1865). After the Civil War he became a wholesaler of hides and leather in association with his uncle, a New Orleans commission merchant and dealer. He was also involved in mining in the West, and served as mining superintendent of the Arivaca Milling, Mining & Commercial Company.

From the description of W. Frank Witherell papers, 1839-1958 (bulk 1860-1889). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 263825975