First National Bank of Wilmington Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RHC-RC-201

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The First National Bank of Wilmington Records consists of a complete run of minutes dating from December 2, 1863 to December 31, 1945. Four ledgers, three journals, a mortgage loan register, a daily statement volume, and a volume of correspondence add support material while the historical information concludes the collection.

Dates

created: 1863-1988
Other: Date acquired: 01/18/1990

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

On December 2, 1863, Andrew Whitten, sons James and John, sons-in-law, A.J. McIntyre and J.W. Stewart formed the First National Bank of Wilmington under the National Currency Act. Charter Number 177 was issued to the Bank on December 18, 1863 authorizing the men to proceed with their business. The organizers formed the Board of Directors with A.J. McIntyre as President, John W. Steward as Vice President, and James Whitten as Cashier. The original quarters consisted of rooms set aside in the General Store operated by Andrew Whitten and his sons. In August, 1864, the construction of the bank's first building began with an addition being added in 1953. A present building was completed in November, 1964 and an addition was added in 1972. As of 1989 the First National Bank of Wilmington was the third oldest bank in Illnois. Only Chicago and Peoria were chartered earlier and remain in business.

Note written by

Extent

4.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Lawrence Bitterman

Method of Acquisition

Lawrence Bitterman, President of the First National Bank of Wilmington, donated the Bank's records to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on January 18, 1990.