Background
Gilmour, Lloyd Straube was born on February 12, 1892 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of William E. and Laura (McGee) Gilmour.
Gilmour, Lloyd Straube was born on February 12, 1892 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of William E. and Laura (McGee) Gilmour.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity California, 1915.
Vice president Blyth, Witter & Company, investment bankers, San Francisco, 1915-1920. Vice-president, director Blyth & Company, Incorporated., New York City, 1920-1934. Formed group to acquire firm of Eastman Dillon & Company, 1935 (merged with Union Securities Corporation 1956, name changed to Eastman Dillon, United Securities & Company, merged with Blyth & Company 1972, name changed to Blyth Eastman Dillon & Company Incorporated.), senior partner, chief Executive officer until 1967, limited partner, from 1967.
Honorary director Suburban Propane Gas Corporation, 1967-1979.
Director West Coast Transmission. Former director numerous other corporations Chairman of Upper Brookville, Long Island, Planning Board, 1946-1952.
Trustee Village of Matinecock, Oyster Bay, New York, 1964-1968. Trustee Zeta Psi Fraternity of North America, 1930-1933, Zeta Psi Ednl.
Foundation, 1947; vice chairman of the board of trustees New York University, 1958-1969, trustee emeritus, 1969-1979.
President Blythmour Corporation, 1950-1979.
Member Investment Bankers Association (governor 1941-1944, industrial securities committee 1942, federal legislation committee 1943). Clubs: Union, Brook (New York City).
Married Margery Blyth, December 11, 1926. Children: Lloyd South., Blyth.