Background
Stewart, James was born on November 25, 1912 in Germany.
Stewart, James was born on November 25, 1912 in Germany.
Student, Harvard University, 1931.
Salesman Electrolux Company, Los Angeles, Qui Soit Perfume, New York City. Runner, stock clerk statistical department Bancamerica Blair Corporation, 1932-1933. With classified advertising department New York Times.
Longshoreman Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, 1934. With publicity department, cruise director French Line, New York City, 1934-1936. Assistant marine manager, branch manager, branch superintendent, superintendent insurance American Asiatic Underwriters, Shanghai, 1936-1937, Hanoi and Saigon, 1938-1939.
Secretary, director, superintendent insurance Cie Franco-Americaine D'Assurances, 1936-1939. Embassy correspondent for Paris-Soir, 1939. Vice president Frank B. Hall & Company, Incorporated, New York York City, 1939-1942, partner, vice president, secretary, chairman and chief executive officer, chairman executive committee, 1945-1978, also board directors, 1945-1984.
Board directors American Merchant Marine S/S Corporation, American Homestead, Incorporated.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942, to lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Association Average Adjusters United States, American Shipping Society, Racquet and Tennis Club, The Brook Club, India House, Deepdale Golf Club, Everglades Club, Bath and Tennis Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Lyford Cay Club, Southampton Club, The Bathing Cup of Southampton Club, National Golf Links American Club.
Son of Cecil Parker and Reine Marie Melanie (Tracy) S. Married Martha Stewart, May 18, 1970. Children: Tracy, James Cecil, Reine Elizabeth, Barry, China.