William A. Draddy
Fifteen years' experience in the bond and investment business has convinced William A. Draddy, of Cincinnati, that he used good judgment when he decided to become a bond broker. He has made a success in this line and can claim among his clients many of the leading men of Cincinnati and the tributary region. He was born in Cincinnati in 1861, a son of John J. and Hannah (Collins) Draddy. The father was born in Cork, Ireland, and became a marble cutter and sculptor. He emigrated with his brothers to American and settled in Cincinnati in 1857. About 1868 he started in the marble business on his own account and spent the remainder of his life in this city. His brothers located in New York City and became quite prominent in the marble business.
William A. Draddy attended the public schools and after completing his preliminary education began learning the clothing business with the firm of Goldsmith, Loeb & Klaw. He passed through various departments and in 1887 was admitted to membership in the firm. He continued in this business until 1895, when he retired and in the year following entered the bond business. He soon gained a recognized footing and today is one of the responsible and prosperous bond men of Cincinnati.
Mr. Draddy was married to Miss Mayme Cabel, a daughter of Joseph C. Cabel, of Washington, Indiana, one of the pioneer coal operators in southern Indiana, and they have three children, Mildred, Rosemary and William Cabel. Mr. Draddy possesses attractive personal qualities which have made him popular wherever he is known and in business or friendship he has been found true to every obligation. He is a loyal citizen and a forceful factor in everything he undertakes. It is men of this class that add stability to business enterprises and that may be depended upon in the hour of emergency.
From Cincinnati, The Queen City, Volume III by Rev. Charles Frederic Goss, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912