Devereux Colt Josephs

Background

Josephs, Devereux Colt was born on October 16, 1893 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Lyman Colt and Alice Vernon (Wilson) Josephs.

Education

Graduate Groton (Massachusetts) School, 1911. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1915, Doctor of Laws, 1957.

Career

Devereux Colt. In investment banking, 1915-1939. With Teachers Incorporated. and Annuity Association, 1939-1945. President Carnegie Corporation of New York, 1946-1948.

Retired as Chairman of the Board New York Life Insurance, Company 1959.

Board Ednl. Broadcasting Corporation (channel 13). Director Metropolitan Museum Art, New York Public Library.

Republican Episcopalian.

Achievements

• Devereux Colt Josephs has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Clubs: Century Association, Harvard (New York City).

Connections

Married Margaret Thayer Graham, June 26, 1922. Children: Margaret G. (Mistress Peter B. Nalle).

Father:

Lyman Colt Josephs

Mother:

Alice Vernon (Wilson) Josephs

Spouse:

Margaret Thayer Graham

child:

Margaret G. Josephs (Mistress Peter B. Nalle)