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Macrae Sykes
Born 1910 (1910 ) Died October 1996 (aged 85–86) Occupation Financier Known for Chairman of the American Stock Exchange from 1968 Relatives Major General George Sykes was his grandfather, his grandson, Macrae Sykes, is a portfolio manager
Macrae Sykes (1910-1996) was an American financier who served as chairman of the American Stock Exchange in the 1960s.[1]
Early life and education
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Sykes was born in Bayside, Queens , and graduated from Columbia University in 1933.[2] George Sykes , who commanded the V Corps in the Army of the Potomac and fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and he is also descendant of James Sykes , who represented the state of Delaware in the Continental Congress and James Sykes, Jr. , a former Governor of Delaware .[3] [4] [5]
He was captain of the varsity crew team at Columbia.[6] [7] Star World Championship and helped financed the United States team in the 1970 America's Cup .[8] [9]
Career
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He joined Halsey, Stuart & Co. in 1934 and was named a senior partner. In 1977, he became a director of Bache & Co. [1]
He was a governor of the New York Stock Exchange and a governor as well as chairman of the American Stock Exchange, a post he was named to in February 1968.[10] [6]
Personal life and family
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Sykes was a resident of East Hampton, New York , and Delray Beach, Florida . He died in a nursing home in Southampton, New York on October 13, 1996.[1]
His brother, James Ware Sykes, was the chairman of the advertisement company, Sawyer Ferguson Walker.[4] [5] [11]
His grandson, Macrae Sykes, is a portfolio manager with Gabelli Funds .[12] [13]
References
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^ Columbia College (Columbia University). Office of Alumni Affairs and Development; Columbia College (Columbia University) (1972–1973). Columbia College today
^ "MacRAE SYKES DEAD.; Was an Engineer in City's Employ for the Last 42 Years" . The New York Times . July 8, 1929. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ a b "MRS. WALTER COLLINS" . The New York Times . October 7, 1970. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ a b "Miss Julie Elizabeth Berghold Fiancee of James W. Sykes Jr" . The New York Times . December 5, 1971. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ a b Vartan, Vartanig G. (December 15, 1967). "Chairman Nominated for Amex; Sykes of Shields Is First Choice Not a Floor Member" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ "Sport: Rowing" . Time . April 27, 1931. ISSN 0040-781X . Retrieved June 30, 2022 .
^ "Star Class | History" . starclass.org . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ Rendel, John (January 23, 1970). "FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR AMERICA'S CUP" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ Bruchey, Stuart (February 1, 2013). The Modernization of the American Stock Exchange 1971–1989 (Routledge Revivals) ISBN 978-1-136-45907-8
^ "James Ware Sykes, 66, Is Dead; Long a Newspaper Ad Leader" . The New York Times . April 17, 1976. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ "Best on the Street Stock Analysts: Investment Services" . The Wall Street Journal . May 25, 2010. ISSN 0099-9660 . Retrieved January 30, 2022 .
^ "Columbia College Today" (PDF) . Columbia College . Spring 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2022 .
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