Background
Smith, John Joseph was born on February 11, 1896 in Brooklyn. Son of William L. and Ellen A. (Burke) Smith.
Smith, John Joseph was born on February 11, 1896 in Brooklyn. Son of William L. and Ellen A. (Burke) Smith.
Student Alexander Hamilton Institute, New York Institute Banking. Bachelor Commercial Science, Saint Johns University, 1960.
With Chemical National Bank, New York City, 1919-1926. Vice president Citizens Bank of Brooklyn, 1926-1928. Successively assistant vice president, vice president, regional vice president for Brooklyn and Queens, Chemical Corn Exchange Bank, New York City, 1928-1956, chairman advisory board for Brooklyn, 1956-1968.
President, trustee East. New York Savings Bank, Brooklyn, 1956-1968.
Treasurer Democratic Executive Committee Kings County, New York Board of directors Brooklyn Public Library.
Served with infantry United States Army, World War I. Member Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (directory). Club: Brooklyn (directory).
Married Charlotte East. Peterson, December 29, 1920.