Background
York, Edward Howard was born on October 31, 1890 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Edward Howard and Anna (Longley) New New York
York, Edward Howard was born on October 31, 1890 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Edward Howard and Anna (Longley) New New York
Graduate Phillips Andover Academy, ’1908. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1912.
Associate bond department Drexel & Company, Philadelphia, 1921-1930, partner, 1931-1935, vice-president and later partner Morgan Stanley & Company. New York City, 1935-1943. Partner Drexel & Company, 1943-1961, limited partner, 1961-1966.
Director Markle Corporation, Wentz Corporation Captain American Expeditionary Force 1917-1919.
Member finance committee United Fund of Philadelphia Area, 1959-1966. Member of board of managers Children’s Hospital Philadelphia, 1947-1966. Member Investment Bankers Association American (governor 1947-1950).
Clubs: Philadelphia, The Rabbit, Racquet (Philadelphia).
Married Elizabeth C. McCawley, April. Children: Edward Howard, III, Pauline (Mistress Sims McGrath), Elizabeth (Mistress John South. Wyner) (deceased), John West. With East. West. Clark and Company.