James J. Storrow
James Jackson Storrow II (January 1864 – March 13, 1926) was an American investment banker, government official, and scouting leader. He gave up a legal career to become a partner of Lee, Higginson & Co.. He was also involved with automobile business, first as president of General Motors, then with Nash Motors. Active in public life, Storrow was a member of Boston's city council and school committee and lost a close race for Mayor in 1910. A leader in the Boy Scouts of America, he was the organization's second president.
James J. Storrow | |
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c. 1910 | |
| President of the Boy Scouts of America | |
| In office May 29, 1925 – March 13, 1926 | |
| Preceded by | Colin H. Livingstone |
| Succeeded by | Milton A. McRae |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Henry E. Hagan |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Collins |
| President of General Motors | |
| In office 1910–1911 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Eaton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Neal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1864 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | March 13, 1926 (aged 62) New York, New York, US |
| Resting place | Lincoln Cemetery Lincoln, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Osborne |
| Children | James Jackson Storrow III |
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