Background
Macdonald, Gordon was born on January 1, 1856 in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Stone and Isabella (Hall) Macdonald.
Macdonald, Gordon was born on January 1, 1856 in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Stone and Isabella (Hall) Macdonald.
Educated Model School, Toronto, and Collegiate Institute, Kingston, Ontario.
Went to New York, 1871. With house of Maitland, Phelps & Company, 1872-1884. With Kessler & Company, bankers, 2 years.
Vice president Continental Trust Company, 1891-1901.
Member firm of Speyer & Company, bankers, since 1901. Director Bank of Long Island, Bank of New York (North.B.A.), Frankfort-American Insurance Company, New York Trust Company, Rapid Transit Ferry Company, Speyer Building (president).
Member firm of Speyer & Company
Married Emilie Iselin, May 23, 1882.