Background
Zinsser, August was born on September 27, 1871 in New York City. Son of August and Marie (Schmidt) Zinsser.
Zinsser, August was born on September 27, 1871 in New York City. Son of August and Marie (Schmidt) Zinsser.
Preparatory education, Doctor Sach’s School, New York City. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1892. Student Columbia Law School, 1893-1894.
Admitted to New York bar, 1895, and practiced at New York City until 1909. President Yorkville Bk., 1909-1926. President Central Savings Bank, 1926-1936, vice chairman, 1936-1941.
Vice-president and treasurer August Zinsser Realty Company. Trustee and member finance committee Guardian Life Insurance Company.
Member Zeta Psi.; Clubs: University, Columbia University.
Married Irene Van Buren, August 25, 1915.; married second, Mary Clayton, April. Children: Helen M., August.