Summary
Gurnee Munn (April 30, 1887 - May 7, 1960) was a businessman, president of the American Totalisator Company and former member of the New York Stock Exchange. He served in World War I and World War II.[1]
Gurnee Munn | |
|---|---|
 Munn c. 1918 | |
| President of American Totalisator Company | |
| In office 1950–1955 | |
| Vice President and Treasurer of American Totalisator Company | |
| In office 1931–1950 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1887 Washington, DC |
| Died | May 7, 1960 Palm Beach, Florida |
| Spouse | Marie Louise Wanamaker
(m. 1915; div. 1933) |
| Children | Fernanda Munn Gurnee Munn, Jr. |
| Parent | Charles A. Munn |
| Residence(s) | Washington, DC New York City Palm Beach, Florida (winter residence) Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island (summer residence) |
| Education | Harvard University (1911) |
Biography edit
Munn married Marie Louise Wanamaker of Philadelphia on June 28, 1915. The couple remained married until Marie Louise filed for divorce in 1933. The basis for the divorce was cruelty.[2]
Munn was the father of two children, Fernanda and Gurnee, Jr. Fernanda later married Lt. Francis L. Kellogg of the US Army.[3] Gurnee Munn, Jr. first married Adrianna Manfredi, daughter of the Marchese and Marchesa Manfredi of Italy. That marriage ended in divorce in 1942.[4] He later married Margaret Keohane of New York City in 1945.
Munn, a Washington, DC businessman, acquired the seat of Robert Johnson, Jr., on the New York Stock Exchange for $468,000 in June 1930.[5] Mr. Munn was employed by W.R.K. Taylor & Co. at the time. Munn later sold his seat on the exchange to Francis Norris in November 1931.[6]
After World War I, Munn founded the Palm Beach real estate firm of Munn, Hull & Boardman. After he left W.R.K. Taylor & Co. in 1931, he joined the American Totalalisator Co. as vice president and treasurer, a position he held until his death. He also served as president of the company from 1950 to 1955.[1]
Munn died in his home in Palm Beach, Florida on May 7, 1960. He was 73 years of age.[1]
Memberships edit
He was a member of the Everglades Club of Palm Beach, the Brook Club of New York, the Racquet and Tennis Club of New York, the Bucks Club of London and the Travelers Club of Paris.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Gurnee Munn,73, Realty Han, Dies. Palm Beach Operator Was an Executive of Automatic Totalisator Company". New York Times. May 8, 1960.
- ^ "Divorces Gurnee Munn. Former Marie Wanamaker, In Florida Action, Charges Cruelty". New York Times. June 14, 1933.
- ^ "Fernanda W. Munn Engaged To Marry. Great-Granddaughter of John Wanamaker Will Be Bride of Lieut. F.L. Kellogg". New York Times. September 1, 1942. ProQuest 106310903.
- ^ "Gurnee Munn Jr. Sues. Asks Divorce in Philadelphia. His Wife and Child in Italy". New York Times. October 31, 1942.
- ^ "Gurnee Munn Seeks Stock Exchange Seat. Various Other Applications to Be Voted on June 19. Ex-Phone Clerk Admitted". New York Times. May 30, 1930.
- ^ "4 Seats On Exchange Sold. F.H. Norris, Acquiring Membership of Gurnee Munn, Plans New Firm". New York Times. November 6, 1931.