Background
Sinderen, Henry Brinsmade Van was born on June 19, 1889 in Brooklyn. Son of William Leslie and Mary (Brinsmade) Van Sinderen.
Sinderen, Henry Brinsmade Van was born on June 19, 1889 in Brooklyn. Son of William Leslie and Mary (Brinsmade) Van Sinderen.
Preparatory education, Ridge School, Washington, Connecticut, 1905-1907; AB, Yale University, 1911.
With, American Trading Company, 1911-1917; with, United States War Trade Board, 1917-1918. Associate C. Tennant, Sons & Company, from 1919, vice president, 1919-1945, president, 1945-1951, Chairman of the Board, from 1952.
Chairman Washington Planning Commission. Secretary Washington Redevelopment Agency. Member River, Pinnacle, University, Yale clubs (all of New York City).
Married Katharine Lyman White, April 8, 1915 (deceased December 1918).