Marcus M. Marks | |
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Born | |
Died | March 26, 1934 | (aged 76)
Title | Manhattan Borough President |
Term | 1914-1917 |
Predecessor | George McAneny |
Successor | Frank Dowling |
Spouse | Esther Friedman Marks |
Marcus M. Marks (March 18, 1858 – August 26, 1934) was an American businessman who was president of the Daylight Saving Association, president of the Clothiers' Association, and Manhattan Borough President from 1914 to 1917.[1][2] He assisted in establishing the Tuberculosis Preventorium for Children.
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).Marks, Marcus M. (b. 1858) — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Schenectady, Schenectady County, N.Y., March 18, 1858. Son of David Marks and Leontine (Meyer) Marks; married, May 21, 1890, to Esther Friedman. President, National Daylight Saving Association; borough president of Manhattan, New York, 1914-17. Jewish. Burial location unknown.