LOUIS HAMLIN CASE

Banker and broker; born, Flint, Mich., Nov. 26, 1876; son of Luman and Adelaide (Kendall) Case; educated in public schools of Holly, Mich.; unmarried. Began active career in employ of Commercial National Bank, Detroit, continuing 1895-99; became identified with Cameron, Currie & Co., bankers and brokers, 1899, and in 1903 succeeded F.S. Osborn as a partner in the company. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Automobile, Country, Yondotega, Detroit Racquet and Curling and Old Club. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 116 Griswold St. Residence: 87 Watson St.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

LOUIS HAMLIN CASE

One of the best known men in security and investment circles in Detroit, is the hend of the firm of George M. West AY Company, investment hankers, in the Union Trust building. He war born November 2f», in Flint, Michigan, a son of Lumnn and Adelaide (Kendall) Case. Louis H. Case comes from a family that not only was represented among the pioneers of Michigan but was established in New England at an early period in the colonization of tho new world. His grandfather, Richard Case, migrated from western New York to Michigan in an early day.

Educated in the schools of Holly, Michigan, Mr. Case began his business career iu 1895 as a messenger for the Commercial National Bank of Detroit. He was subsequently promoted to the position of clerk and remained with that institution until 1899. The latter year marked his first identification with the investment brokerage business, for he became connected with Cameron, Carrio & Company, bankers and brokers. In 1903 Mr. Case succeeded F. S. Osborn as a partner in that company and remained in that connection until 1909, when ho was admitted to a partnership relation in the firm of Georgo M. West & Company. Following tho death of George M. West in 1918, Mr. Case took over the entire business and has since been the head of the firm. George M. West & Company is one of tho oldest investment security houses in Detroit, having been established in 1893. For many years it has catered to a high-class clientele in the handling of municipal and other high grade bonds and stocks, establishing a reputation for commercial integrity and reliability not surpassed by any of its contemporaries.

In his political views Mr. Case is a republican and he is an Episcopalian in religious faith, his membership being with Christ church. He is an active and earnest member of the Board of Commerce and is also identified with the Detroit Stock Exchange, while in club circles his membership includes the Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Country, Lochmoor Golf, Meadowhrook Golf, Detroit Racquet, Automobile Country, Detroit Automobile and Detroit Boat Clubs. During the World war he rendered valuable service to the government as executive officer of the Detroit district office of the Motors Division of the Quartermaster Corps. In thoroughness and the mastery of every detail of the duties that have devolved upon him hes the secret of the success which has brought Mr. Case to a foremost position in business and financial circles of Detroit. As the architect of his own fortunes he has buildcd wisely and well and stands today as a splendid example of that peculiarly American product — a selfmade man.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908