Background
Beckwith, Edson Emerson was born on October 28, 1930 in Frankfort, New York, United States. Son of H. Elting and Laura May (Spence) Beckwith.
Beckwith, Edson Emerson was born on October 28, 1930 in Frankfort, New York, United States. Son of H. Elting and Laura May (Spence) Beckwith.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1953.
With Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1957-1966. Assistant treasurer Pepsico Incorporated., New York City, 1966-1970. Vice president finance King Resources Company, Denver, 1971.
Vice president, treasurer Braniff International Corporation, Dallas, 1972-1980, senior vice president finance services, 1980, executive vice president-finance, from 1981.
Trustee Hamilton College, from 1979.
Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1956. Member Finance Executives Institute (chapter director from 1974, president 1979-1980), Treasurer’s Group New York City. Club: Union League (New York City).
Married Beatrice Jane Houseman, August 12, 1961. Children: John East., Amy South., Andrew McL. Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College.