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George H. Kendall

1854 – 1924

American businessman

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About George H. Kendall

Lived 1854 – 1924 (aged 69–70).

George H. Kendall (c.1854–1924) was an American businessman and art collector. He was the president of the New York Bank Note Company, a printer of stock certificates.

Biography

He was born around 1854.

In 1877 Kendall founded the Kendall Bank Note Company and later changed the name to the New York Bank Note Company.

In 1896 he moved to the Grymes Hill neighborhood in Staten Island.

He had a long running dispute with the New York Stock Exchange because they would not list companies with securities that were engraved by him.

In 1913 he accused Senator Stephen J. Stilwell of demanding a bribe.

He died in 1924 at the Sherman Square Hotel. At the time of his death, he was estimated to be about 70 years old.

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Important facts

Born
1854
Birth century
Died
1924

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George H. Kendall?

American businessman

When was George H. Kendall born?

George H. Kendall was born in 1854.

When did George H. Kendall die?

George H. Kendall died in 1924.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George H. Kendall

· Wikidata: Q5540042

· DBpedia: George H. Kendall

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