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In 1870, the insurance firm of W.C. Myers Agency was founded. In 1970, the Myers and The Whitaker insurance agencies merged to form what is still known today as Whitaker-Myers. [[ Whitaker-Myers Insurance Agency]] Inc. continues to maintain the same guiding principles which have earned the agency the trust of an entire community for generations.  The firm now uses the trade name, Whitaker-Myers Group.
 
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[[File:WCMeyersCo-Ltrhd.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Policy invoice from W.C. Myers Co. dated 1968.]]
 
[[File:WCMeyersCo-Ltrhd.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Policy invoice from W.C. Myers Co. dated 1968.]]
 
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*  [https://wayne.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2786255048_wooster,_ohio,_sesquicentennial_celebration,_june_14-21,_1958 Sesquicentennial Celebration, Wooster, Ohio, June 14-21, 1958], p. 35. [book]
 
*  [https://wayne.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2786255048_wooster,_ohio,_sesquicentennial_celebration,_june_14-21,_1958 Sesquicentennial Celebration, Wooster, Ohio, June 14-21, 1958], p. 35. [book]
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* [[Annual Business Directory of Wayne County (1887)]]
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* [[Annual Business Review of Wayne County (1887)]]
 
** 1887 -  General Fire Insurance Agency
 
** 1887 -  General Fire Insurance Agency
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[[W. C. Myers & Co.|W.C. Myers & Co.]], of this city, represent many of the most prominent and solid companies and associations of this character both of America and Europe.  This agency has been established for the past 17 years and has been noted for its prompt and equitable adjustment of all established losses. The individual members of this firm are W. C. {{Surname|Myers}} and P. C. {{Surname|Given}}, gentlemen whose many years experience and thorough familiarity with the principles and workings of all systems of insurance suggests the advisability of consulting with them before taking a policy. This company also represents the [[Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association]], of this city, for which Mr. I. H. {{Surname|Myers}}, Esq., is the general agent. The Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association is represented by the leading agencies in various section of this state, and is unsurpassed by any mutual organization in the arena of fire insurance. Its officers are John {{Surname|Zimmerman}}, President; P. C. {{Surname|Given}}, Secretary; H. L. {{Surname|Wiles}}, Treasurer, and I. H. {{Surname|Myers}}, General Agent.  <ref>Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - '''Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887'''</ref>
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[[W. C. Myers & Co.|W.C. Myers & Co.]], of this city, represent many of the most prominent and solid companies and associations of this character both of America and Europe.  This agency has been established for the past 17 years and has been noted for its prompt and equitable adjustment of all established losses. The individual members of this firm are W. C. Myers and P. C. Given, gentlemen whose many years experience and thorough familiarity with the principles and workings of all systems of insurance suggests the advisability of consulting with them before taking a policy. This company also represents the [[Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association]], of this city, for which Mr. I. H. Myers, Esq., is the general agent. The Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association is represented by the leading agencies in various section of this state, and is unsurpassed by any mutual organization in the arena of fire insurance. Its officers are John Zimmerman, President; P. C. Given, Secretary; H. L. Wiles, Treasurer, and I. H. Myers, General Agent.  <ref>Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - '''Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887'''</ref>
  
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In 1870, the insurance firm of W.C. Myers Agency was founded. In 1970, the Myers and The Whitaker insurance agencies merged to form what is still known today as Whitaker-Myers. [[ Whitaker-Myers Insurance Agency]] Inc. continues to maintain the same guiding principles which have earned the agency the trust of an entire community for generations. The firm now uses the trade name, Whitaker-Myers Group.
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*  1894 - 1885 - Business Abstracts from the 1894-1895 Directory - Wooster
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*  1919 - Business Directory of Wooster and Bloomington, Ohio
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*  1930 - Wooster Directory, W. C. & Myers Co., George W. Quinby and George E. Wertenberger, general insurance, Citizens National Bank building, p. 166, 232.
  
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About
Name
  • W. C. Myers & Company
Finance and Insurance
  • Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Facts
Founded
  • 1870
Dissolved, Merged/Sold
  • Date unknown
Related
Key Persons
Founders
Location
    • 345 N. Market St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio, United States
    • 35 S. Market St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio, United States

WCMyersLogo.jpg



Policy invoice from W.C. Myers Co. dated 1968.

W.C. Myers & Co., of this city, represent many of the most prominent and solid companies and associations of this character both of America and Europe. This agency has been established for the past 17 years and has been noted for its prompt and equitable adjustment of all established losses. The individual members of this firm are W. C. Myers and P. C. Given, gentlemen whose many years experience and thorough familiarity with the principles and workings of all systems of insurance suggests the advisability of consulting with them before taking a policy. This company also represents the Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association, of this city, for which Mr. I. H. Myers, Esq., is the general agent. The Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association is represented by the leading agencies in various section of this state, and is unsurpassed by any mutual organization in the arena of fire insurance. Its officers are John Zimmerman, President; P. C. Given, Secretary; H. L. Wiles, Treasurer, and I. H. Myers, General Agent. [1]

In 1870, the insurance firm of W.C. Myers Agency was founded. In 1970, the Myers and The Whitaker insurance agencies merged to form what is still known today as Whitaker-Myers. Whitaker-Myers Insurance Agency Inc. continues to maintain the same guiding principles which have earned the agency the trust of an entire community for generations. The firm now uses the trade name, Whitaker-Myers Group.

Myers Insurance Agency

Quick Facts

  • 1870 - April 15, Organized
  • 1970 - Myers and The Whitaker insurance agencies merged to form what is still known today as Whitaker-Myers. Whitaker-Myers Insurance Agency Inc.


  • 1894 - 1885 - Business Abstracts from the 1894-1895 Directory - Wooster
  • 1919 - Business Directory of Wooster and Bloomington, Ohio
  • 1930 - Wooster Directory, W. C. & Myers Co., George W. Quinby and George E. Wertenberger, general insurance, Citizens National Bank building, p. 166, 232.

Services

General fire insurance agency, office

  1. ↑ Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887
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