First National Bank of Nevada
First National Bank Plays a Major Role in Local History
First National Bank was chartered November 18, 1888 and started business January 12, 1889. F. E. Carr was the organizer and primary stockholder until 1893. Carr also served as cashier.
The first directors of the bank were , Henry P. Hildebrandt, J. J. Tucker, O. J. Miller, J. H. Donley, E. E. Kimball, F. E. Carr, R. R. Price, J. W. Sponable and M. T. January.
Wellington Barnes became cashier in the mid 1890's and served in that capacity until 1907. He started acquiring stock in 1893 and was the only person ever to own over 50% of the shares individually. He had 501 shares which he held until 1907.
E. E. Kimball served as the first president from 1889 until mid 1890. Hiram L. Tillotson became president in 1890 and served until his deat
