Henry P. Kidder

Henry P. Kidder

Henry Purkitt Kidder (January 18, 1823 – January 28, 1886) was an American bank founder born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Early life

Kidder was born on January 18, 1823, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents were Thomas Kidder, a Boston civil servant in charge of meat and fish inspection, and the former Clarissa Purkitt.[1]

Kidder was educated at Boston English High School.[1]

Career

In 1838, he became a clerk in a grocery store, and at age 18, became a clerk in the office of Coolidge & Haskell.[1] In 1847, Kidder joined J.E. Thayer & Brother, where he learned banking.

In April 1865, Kidder, Francis H. Peabody, and Oliver W. Peabody, all of whom had previously worked as clerks at J.E. Thayer & Brother, established Kidder, Peabody & Co., via reorganization of J.E. Thayer & Brother.[2] In 1886, Kidder, Peabody became the agents of the London bank, Baring Brothers.

Personal life

Kidder served on several charitable boards.[3]

Kidder died on January 28, 1886, in New York City.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Society, New England Historic Genealogical (1907). Memorial Biographies of New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1853-1855. Society. p. 243. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  2. ^ Journal, The Wall Street. "AFTER 130 YEARS, KIDDER, PEABODY NOW A FOOTNOTE". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  3. ^ "HENRY P. KIDDER'S WILL" (PDF). The New York Times. February 7, 1886. Retrieved 13 September 2019.