Background
Macdonald, Henry was born on January 24, 1890 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael and Mary (Barrett) Macdonald.
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Henry Macdonald
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Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1911.
Career
Admitted to New York bar, 1912, since in practice of law, specializing in corporate and estate work. General counsel for Nassau & Suffolk Lighting Company and other public utilities since 1915. President Public Service Corporation of Long Island.
Mamargil Realty & Development Corporation, New York City, Hemnord Realty Associates, New York City Director General Mayor’s Committee on National Defense, New York City, World War.
Served as ensign United States Naval Reserve, World War.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Academy Political Science, American, New York State and New York Company bar associations, National Geography Society, Museum of Natural History, Italy-American Society, Franco-American Society Japan Society, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick (life), Metropolitan Museum Art, American Irish History Society, Saint Paul’s Guild, American Society Royal Italian Orders, Calvert Associates, Yale Law School Association, Museum of French Arts (life), American Legion. Clubs: Yale, University, Piping Rock, Bankers, West Side Tennis, Down Town Association, Down Town Athletic (founder.
Connections
Married Charmian Gordon Campbell, August 20, 1938. Children: Catherine, Gerald, Joseph.
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April 23, 1956 (aged 66) -
Resting place
Buried Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Knight Order of Dannebrog (Denmark). Commander Crown of Italy (Italy). Chevalier Legion of Honor (French).tempSpaceGrand Cross of Order of Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Order of Saint Lazare, Knighthood Sovereign Military Order of Malta (Papal decorations). Trustee, secretary and treasurer Newman School, Lakewood, New Jersey. President Occupational Research Foundation.tempSpaceVice president Catholic Youth Organisation. Executive secretary Catholic Big Brothers. Chairman Center Committee on Business and Industries.Decorated Knight Order of Dannebrog (Denmark). Commander Crown of Italy (Italy). Chevalier Legion of Honor (French).tempSpaceGrand Cross of Order of Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Order of Saint Lazare, Knighthood Sovereign Military Order of Malta (Papal decorations).
Trustee, secretary and treasurer Newman School, Lakewood, New Jersey. President Occupational Research Foundation.tempSpaceVice president Catholic Youth Organisation. Executive secretary Catholic Big Brothers.
Chairman Center Committee on Business and Industries.