John Capen Eames

Background

Eames, John Capen was born on August 1, 1860 in New York City. Son of Edward Everett and Mary (Capen) Eames.

Education

Educated private schools, New York and Saint John's Military Academy, Ossining, New New York

Career

1 son, John Capen. Cattle raising and mining, in Colorado, 1879-1895. Entered employ H. B. Claflin Company, merchants, New York, 1895, became general manager, 1896, vice president, 1906-1915. Was president John C. Eames, Incorporated, New York York, 1915.

Director Portuguese Stockton Cement Company A founder Merchants’ Association, New New York President New York State Commission, Nashville Exposition, 1897.

Commissioner and trustee Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission. Trustee Grant Monument Association Director Founders and Patriots America, North.E. Society.

Member New England Society, National Economic League.

Achievements

• John Capen Eames has been listed as a noteworthy merchant. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New England Society, National Economic League.

Connections

Married Sophia South. Cary, of Louisville, Kentucky, November 2, 1886.

Father:

Edward Everett Eames

Mother:

Mary (Capen) Eames

Spouse:

Sophia South. Cary