Rash's Surname Index
Notes for William Cameron PACKER
William Cameron Packer was born May 20, 1881, in Sunbury, youngest child of William Cameron and Jennie H. (Houtz) Packer. He received his early education in the local schools, graduating from Media Academy in 1898 and then entering Bucknell College, where he studied two terms. He next became a clerk in the First National Bank of Sunbury, where he was employed for six years. In 1907 he was one of the organizers of the Sunderland Lumber Company, of which John L. Miller was chosen president,
P. R. Sunderland, vice president, and Mr. Packer, secretary and treasurer. The offices and yards of this company are at Sunbury. It is engaged in the manufacture and wholesaling of lumber, lath, flooring,
siding, etc., handling one of the largest, businesses of the kind in this portion of the State, and enjoys a trade which is expanding steadily. All the members of the concern are live business men, able to make the most of the opportunities afforded in this section, and the company has every prospect of a successful future. Mr. Packer is also secretary and treasurer of the Sunbury Burial Case Company, which has succeeded to the business established by the late Ira T. Clement. His achievements thus far entitle him to rank among the leading young business men of the borough. He is a director of the First National Bank.
Socially Mr. Packer has been quite active as a member of Lodge No. 22, F. & A.M., of Sunbury; of Northumberland Chapter, No. 174, R.A.M.; of Mount Hermon Commandery, No. 85, K.T.; and of the Temple and Americus Clubs. He was president of the Temple Club in 1910-11. He takes an active interest in the welfare of No. 1 Fire Company, of which he is a member, his uncle being one of its most enthusiastic supporters. He attends the Presbyterian Church.
On March 19, 1905, Mr. Packer was married to Esther Lucretia Seal, of Millersburg, Pa., and they had one daughter, Mary Cameron. Mrs. Packer died Feb. 24, 1906.
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