Background
Kennedy, John Stewart was born on January 4, 1830 in Scotland. Son of John Kennedy.
Kennedy, John Stewart was born on January 4, 1830 in Scotland. Son of John Kennedy.
Educated in Glasgow, Scotland, 1836-1843.
Came to New York, June 1850. Returned to Scotland, August 1852. Came to New York again, 1856, and settled there.
Banker; 1857-1885. Vice president. and director Northern Securities Company. Trustee Central Trust Company, Provident Loan Society of New York, Title Guarantee & Trust Company, United States Trust Company, Hudson Trust Company of New Jersey. Director many rail road companies.
President Spence School Company, Central Syndicate Building Company Trustee Columbia College, Metropolitan Museum Art (vice president). President.
Married Emma Baker, October 14, 1858.