Jesse Ricks
Jesse J. Ricks | |
|---|---|
| Died | February 20, 1944 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Business; law |
| Board member of | Union Carbide |
| Spouse | Sybil Ricks (born Hayward) |
| Children | 4 |
Jesse Ricks was an American lawyer and businessman who served as the former president and board Chairman of the Union Carbide and Carbon Company.
Biography and career
Ricks was the president, chairman, and director of the Union Carbide and Carbon Company, and served as a lawyer with the firm of Winston & Meagher.[1][2][3] He also served as Union Carbide's general counsel.[1][2][3][4]
In 1903, Ricks joined the law firm of Winston & Meagher.[3] After joining the firm, its name eventually became Meagher, Whitney, Ricks, & Sullivan.[3]
In 1941, Ricks went from being President of Union Carbide to its chairman.[5][6] He was replaced by Benjamin O'Shea.[5][6]
Death
Ricks died on the morning of Sunday, February 20, 1944, in his Long Island estate.[7]
Personal life
Ricks lived in his estate, Chanticlare, in Flower Hill, New York.[7][8][9][10] He was married to Sybil Ricks (born Hayward).[7] The couple had four children: Jesse Jr., John, Jane, and James.[7][11][12]
References
- ^ a b "MAYER'S $704,425 TOPS 1941 SALARIES; Film Leader, in Van for Second Year, Got Double Income of Clark Gable, Second HILL'S PAY CUT SHARPLY American Tobacco Report to SEC Notes Court Ruling Reducing 'Incentive' Payments MAYER'S $704,425 TOPS 1941 SALARIES". The New York Times. 1942-05-29. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ a b "GENERAL ELECTRIC HAS DROP IN PROFIT; Net in Quarter Off From Year Before Despite New High Record in Sales $11,377,969 INCOME TOTAL Charles E. Wilson, President of Company, Gives Data at Annual Meeting GENERAL ELECTRIC HAS DROP IN PROFIT". The New York Times. 1941-04-16. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ a b c d "EDWARD WHITNEY, UNION CARBIDEAIDE; Former General Counsel, One of Its Organizers in 1916, Dies --Lawyer Half Century". The New York Times. 1951-02-13. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "SAYS NAVAL ORDERS ROCKETED SALARIES; Counsel Reports to House Group a 1934-41 Range of From 22 to 1,331 Per Cent 'GOVERNMENT FOOTS BILL' Toland Accuses Both Industry and Labor of Feeling 'What Do We Care About Cost'". The New York Times. 1942-03-26. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ a b "OFFICERS ELECTED BY UNION CARBIDE; J.J. Ricks Goes From President to Chairman -- Succeeded by Benjamin O'Shea". The New York Times. 1941-05-28. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ a b "RETIREMENT PLAN ORDERED CHANGED; Court Approves an Offer of Settlement to Save Union Carbide $653,744". The New York Times. 1942-06-26. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary 1 -- No Title". The New York Times. February 21, 1944. p. 15 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Organ Donated to Hofstra". Newsday. July 10, 1968. p. 25 – via ProQuest.
Mrs. Ricks, a volunteer church organist, played the pipe organ at regular Sunday gatherings of friends at their 42-room Flower Hill Estate [Chanticlare].
- ^ "TOUR OF L.I. HOMES TO AID SMITH CLUB: College Scholarship Fund to Benefit From 'Living With History' Event on May 7". The New York Times. April 18, 1957 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Kass, Jane (May 18, 1965). "Mansion Spared as Homes Rise on Estate". Newsday – via ProQuest.
- ^ "MISS JANE H. RICKS ENGAGED TO MARRY; Plandome Girl to Become the Bride of Wilfred S. King of This City. ANNOUNCEMENT AT PARTY Supper Given by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Ricks, Parents of the Bride-to-Be". The New York Times. 1934-12-24. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "GRAND JURY TO GET RICKS'S PISTOL CASE; Son of Industrialist Found He Had a Police Gun in Pocket After Meeting Officer in Cafe". The New York Times. 1937-04-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-26.