William A. Paine
William Alfred Paine | |
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| Born | January 29, 1855 Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1929 (aged 74) Beach Bluff, an area between Marblehead & Swampscott, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Investment banking Stockbroker |
| Years active | 1873–1929 |
| Known for | Founder of Paine Webber |
| Spouse | Ruth Felton Ward |
| Children | Francis Ward Paine Ruth Sargent Paine Esther Humphrey Paine Dorothy Bowen Paine Stephen Paine |
William Alfred Paine (January 29, 1855 – September 24, 1929) was an American businessman who co-founded the brokerage firm Paine Webber. He was also instrumental in the creation of the mining venture Copper Range Consolidated Company.