Background

MacDonald, Nestor Joseph was born on December 15, 1895 in New York City. Son of Noble and Nellie (Cottrel) Macdonald.

Education

Corresponding student, Columbia University. Corresponding student, Alexander Hamilton Institute. Corresponding student, International Corresponding Schools.

Career

Vice president, president, Chairman of the Board, director, Thomas & Betts Company, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1921-1991. President Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Linville, North Carolina.

Membership

Trustee, vice president Kessler Institute Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey, Lees–McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina. Board directors Yard School Art, Montclair, New Jersey. Deputy high commissioner Clan Donald United States.

President of the board directors Scottish American Heritage. Member St. Andrews Society (past president New York), Union League, Canadian Club (New York City), Rock Spring Club (West Orange, New Jersey), Baltusrol Golf Club (Springfield, New Jersey), Royal Poinciana Golf Club (Naples, Florida), Grandfather Golf and Country Club, Linville (North Carolina) Golf Club, Hound Ears Club (Blowing Rock, New York), Short Hills (New Jersey) Club, Royal and Ancient Golf St. Andrews Club (Fife, Scotland).

Connections

Married Helen E. Johnson, August 23, 1927. Children: Sheila, Glenna.

father:

Noble Macdonald

mother:

Nellie (Cottrel) Macdonald

spouse:

Helen E. Johnson

child:

Sheila MacDonald

child:

Glenna MacDonald