Background
Lincoln, Franklin Benjamin was born on January 18, 1908 in Brooklyn. Son of Franklin Benjamin and Anna (Ellensberg) Lincoln.
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Franklin Benjamin Lincoln
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AB, Colgate University, 1931; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Colgate University, 1960; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1934.
Career
With, Sullivan & Cromwell, New York City, 1934-1941;
with, Lundgren, Lincoln & McDaniel, New York City, 1941-1959;
principal analyst, Headquarters Army Service Forces, Washington, 1943;
civilian counsel to fiscal director, Department Navy, 1944-1945;
assistant secretary defense, 1959-1961;
president, Monroe International, Inc., 1961-1964;
vice president, Litton Industries, Inc., 1961-1964;
partner, Seward & Kissel, 1964-1966;
senior partner, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie & Alexander, from 1966;
now of counsel, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie & Alexander
vice-president, director, Cypress Communications Corporation, 1965-1969. Board directors, chairman of the executive committee Shelter Resources Corporation, 1968-1970. Member of advisory board National Council for Gifted.
Representative to President Richard M. Nixon for 1968-1969 transition. Member President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, 1969-1973.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Colgate University, 1967-1975, Chairman of the Board, 1975-1979. Board directors World Board of Trade, 1973-1975. Board directors, chairman Federal Home Loan Bank Board New York, 1972-1978.
Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1944. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Upsilon, Delta Sigma Rho, Phi Delta Phi.
Connections
Married Helen C. Benz, Oct.8, 1938. Children: Carol Concors, Franklin Benjamin III.
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November 2, 1993 (aged 85) -
Resting place
Millburn, New Jersey, United States -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Christian Scientist -
Political Party
Republican