Background
Barrett, Gilbert C. was born on April 26, 1889 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry Freeman and Helen H. (Conklin) Barrett.
Barrett, Gilbert C. was born on April 26, 1889 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry Freeman and Helen H. (Conklin) Barrett.
Student Charles Academy, Brooklyn. American Institute Banking, New York City.
With The Brooklyn Savings Bank from 1911, trustee from 1941, president, 1947-1957, chairman of board of directors, from 1957.
Served with United States Navy, 1918-1919. Director American Red Cross (Brooklyn chapter). Member National Institute of Social Sciences.
Member of New York City Anti-Crime Committee, Inc. Member Downtown Brooklyn Association (director), Chamber of Commerce, American Legion. Clubs: Skytop (Pennsylvania), Lake Placid (New York).
Married Marguerite Simmons, October 18, 1916. Children: Gilbert C., Jean (Mistress Maurice J. Fitzgerald).