Background
Jay, Nelson Dean was born on March 7, 1883 in Elmwood, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Dean and Elizabeth (Buchanan) Jay.
Jay, Nelson Dean was born on March 7, 1883 in Elmwood, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Dean and Elizabeth (Buchanan) Jay.
Bachelor of Arts, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1905, Doctor of Laws (honorary degree), 1960.
With Milwaukee Trust Company, 1907-1910, manager, bond department, 1910. Vice president First National Bank, Milwaukee, 1911-1915. Manager bond department Guaranty Trust Company.
New York City, 1915-1916, vice president, 1916-1920. Partner Morgan & Cie, Paris, France, 1920-1945. Chairman Morgan & Cie, Incorporated, Paris, France, until 1955.
Member of directors advisory committee Morgan Guaranty Trust Company Chairman administrative committee American Red Cross, 1943-1944. Chairman of the Board American Hospital Paris, 1937-1957. Trustee of Knox College.
Served from captain lieutenant colonel, United States Army, World War I. Clubs: Metropolitan (Washington).
Married Anne Augustine, June 23, 1910. Children: Nelson D., George A. (deceased), Robert Dean.