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Ray M. Gidney

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Ray M. Gidney
Comptroller of the Currency
In office
1953–1961
Preceded byPreston Delano
Succeeded byJames J. Saxon
Personal details
Born(1887-01-17)January 17, 1887
Santa Barbara, California
DiedOctober 21, 1978(1978-10-21) (aged 91)
Jacksonville, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Occupationbanker

Ray Millard Gidney (January 17, 1887 – October 21, 1978) was a United States Comptroller of the Currency from 1953 to 1961.[1][2]

Ray M. Gidney was named Comptroller by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after a long and distinguished career in banking. He served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland prior to his appointment from 1944-1953[3]

Gidney was known for the quiet and competent manner in which he ran the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. He resigned to accept a position with a large bank in Jacksonville, Florida.

References

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  3. ^ "Ray M. Gidney, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland". December 22, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2014.