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SAMUEL WATSON GAAR (1863-1932)
The well known cashier of the Second National Bank is Samuel W. Gaar, a son
of Abram and Agnes (Adams) Gaar. He was born in Richmond, March 3, 1863, and
having acquired a good literary education in the public schools pursued a course
in the Richmond Business College, in which he was graduated in the class of
1884.
Thus prepared for the practical and responsible duties of life, Samuel W.
Gaar entered upon his business career as bookkeeper in the Second National Bank,
in which capacity he acceptably served for ten years. He was then promoted to
the place of assistant cashier, in 1895, and in 1897 was made cashier, in which
capacity he is now serving. He is also a stockholder and a member of the
directorate, and has contributed to the success of the institution, which has
the reputation of being one of the most reliable banking houses in this section
of the state. He is also a stockholder in the extensive manufacturing business
conducted by Gaar, Scott & Company.
On the 24th of December, 1885, was celebrated the marriage of Samuel W. Gaar
and Miss Mary E. Matthews, a daughter of Edward R. and Rachel Matthews, of
Richmond. They have one child, Mildred E. They enjoy the hospitality of the best
homes of the city, and their friends in the community are many. Mr. Gaar is
quite prominent and widely known in Masonic circles, holding membership with
Webb Lodge, No. 24, A. F. & A. M.; King Solomon Chapter, R. A. M., and Richmond
Commandery, K. T. He also belongs to J. N. S. Council, Royal Arcanum. He
exercises his right of franchisee in support of the men and measures of the
Republican party, but for himself has never sought nor desired the honors or
emoluments of public office, preferring to devote his energies to his business
interests. He is a worthy representative of one of the prominent families that
has figured conspicuously in the history of the county from the time of its
earliest pioneer development down to the present, with its wonderful commercial
and industrial advancement.
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