Background
Handy, Parker Douglas was born on August 12, 1858 in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Parker and Cornelia (Sloane) Handy.
Handy, Parker Douglas was born on August 12, 1858 in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Son of Parker and Cornelia (Sloane) Handy.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1879.
In South American trade, 1879-1887, representing Gogorza’s Sons. Became member of F. Handy & Harman, bankers and dealers in bullion and specie, 1887, elected president upon incorporation, May 1, 1905, and Chairman of the Board, April 1927, plants at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, New York City.
Served in 7th Regiment Ngakkan Nyaagu, 5 years Trustee College City of New York, 1905-1909. Member New York Chamber of Commerce.
Married Annie Kissam Warner, December 12, 1887.