Name Temple Bowdoin | Died December 2, 1914 | |
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Temple Bowdoin (July 14, 1863 – December 2, 1914) was an American businessman. While an associate of J.P. Morgan & Company, he was elected a member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1909.
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Early life and education
He was born at Wolfert's Dell, Irvington, New York. His father, George Sullivan Bowdoin, was a partner in Drexel, Morgan & Co., who died in January 1913. He was a descendant of the Dudley-Winthrop family, Alexander Hamilton, and the Schuyler family. His mother was a descendant of Moses Grinnell, formerly the Collector of the Port of New York.
Temple Bowdoin graduated from Columbia University in 1885.
Career
After college, Bowdoin spent several years traveling and entered the banking business. He was in charge of the accounting business of J.P. Morgan & Company. Bowdoin was connected to Morgan for 25 years and a partner for 15 years. He was a director of the Niagara Development Company, Niagara Falls Power Company, and the Niagara Junction Railway Company.
Social activities
He belonged to the Metropolitan Club, University Club of New York, New York Yacht Club, Union Club of the City of New York, St. Anthony Club, Tennis Ardsley Club, Baltusrol Golf Club, and the Automobile Club of America.
Marriage and death
He was married to Helen Parrish Kingsford of London, England on April 4, 1894. She died on August 9, 1912. Bowdoin died at his home at 104 East 37th St. on December 2, 1914, following an operation for an intestinal disorder. J.P. Morgan & Company closed for a time on the day of his death, out of respect. He was survived by a son, George Temple Bowdoin, then a student at Groton School.