Background
Morris, John Albert was born on March 27, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred Hennen and Jessie (Harding) Morris.
Morris, John Albert was born on March 27, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred Hennen and Jessie (Harding) Morris.
Student, Pomfret School, Pomfret Center, Connecticut, 1904-1909; AB, Harvard, 1913.
Associate with, Stone & Webster, 1913-1917;
associate with, Charles D. Barney & Company. New York City, 1923-1929;
partner, Gude, Winmill & Company. New York City, 1929-1971;
limited partner in successor firm, Prescott, Ball & Turben, New York City, 1971-1985.
Former Chairman of the Board Cue Public Company.
Board directors Seaman's Church Institute. Trustee Jockey Club Foundation. Board foreign parishes American Protestant Episcopal Churches in United States of America Captain Field Artillery, United States Army, 1917-1919.
Advertising Educational Foundation in France. Member New York Racing Association (trustee 1957-1973), Thoroughbred Racing Association United States (president 1952-1954, treasurer 1954-1978, assistant treasurer 1978-1985), New England Society New York (president 1976), Newcomen Society North America, Masons (32 degree, Knights Templar, Shriner), Racquet and Tennis Club, Union Club (president 1962-1967), Rockaway Hunting Club, City Midday Club (trustee), Recess Club, Turf and Field Club (past president), River Club, Harvard Club (New York City), Jockey Club, Bath and Indian Creek Club (Miami Beach, Florida).
Married Edna Brokaw, May 27, 1942. Children: John Albert, Alfred Hennen.
