John Reid (businessman)
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John Reid (October 14, 1840 – October 7, 1916) was a Scottish-American businessman who has been called "The Father of Golf" in the United States.[1]
Quick Facts 38th President of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York, Preceded by ...
John Reid | |
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38th President of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York | |
In office 1898–1899 | |
Preceded by | William Lyall |
Succeeded by | Andrew Carnegie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1840-10-14)October 14, 1840 Dunfermline, Scotland |
Died | October 7, 1916(1916-10-07) (aged 75) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Spouse |
Lizzie Mudge
(m. 1873) |
Children | 5 |
Profession | General Manager of J. L. Mott Iron Works |
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