Background
Dunn, Harris Ashton was born on February 28, 1878 in New York City. Son of N. Gano and Amelia (Sillick) Dunn.
Dunn, Harris Ashton was born on February 28, 1878 in New York City. Son of N. Gano and Amelia (Sillick) Dunn.
Educated College City New York, 1897.
1 son, Ashton. With Bacon & Company, 1897. Clerk Knickerbocker Trust Company, 1899-1905, assistant treasurer, 1905-1907, secretary reorganization committee, 1907-1908, secretary, treasurer, 1908-1912. Treasurer Columbia-Knickerbocker Trust Company, 1912-1916.
Vice president Columbia Trust Company, 1916-1923.
Vice president, Irving Trust Company. New York City, 1923-1940.
President, trustee North River Savings Bank, 1940. Vice Chairman of the Board The Bowery Savings Bank, 1949-1957.
Director Fifth Avenue Association Honorary trustee New York University-Bellevue Medical Center.
Board directors Saint Christopher’s School, Mannes Music School Chevalier, Order of Leopold III of Belgium.
Clubs: Uptown (governor and president), Union League, University, Union, The Pilgrims.
Married Ella Turner, November 29, 1905.