J. Maury Dove
J. Maury Dove | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1924 (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President of J. Maury Dove Company and Lanston Monotype Machine Company; owner of Shoreham Hotel; part-owner of Raleigh Hotel and Willard Hotel |
J. Maury Dove (October 28, 1855 – June 26, 1924) was a prominent American businessman specializing in coal, hotel management, and corporate leadership based in Washington, D.C. He held the position of president at both the J. Maury Dove Company and the Lanston Monotype Machine Company. Additionally, he owned the Shoreham Hotel and maintained partial ownership of the Raleigh Hotel and Willard Hotel.
Early life
Born on October 28, 1855, in Washington, D.C., Dove was the son of William Thomas Dove and Anne W. (née Parker). During his youth, his family relocated to Rockville, Maryland, where he attended Rockville Academy before continuing his education at St. John's College.
Career
Dove's professional journey began with a Philadelphia-based book company before he joined Solomon Stover's coal enterprise in Washington in 1876. Following Stover's passing in 1880, Dove partnered with William J. Wilson to purchase Stover’s interest, then acquired Wilson’s share in 1882, operating under the name J. Maury Dove Company. This business was incorporated on September 2, 1902, subsequently merging with Hagner & Merriam and incorporating Randall H. Hagner into its management team.
In 1892, Dove took over as president of the Lanston Monotype Machine Company from Tolbert Lanston, focusing on advancing machine designs compatible with previous versions. His leadership extended internationally as he served on the board of the Lanston Monotype Corporation in England and managed operations in Philadelphia and New York City.
Dove acquired ownership of the Shoreham Hotel in 1912 from Levi P. Morton, assuming both presidency and proprietorship. He also played a key role in founding and investing in the Raleigh Hotel and the Willard Hotel.
Personal life
In 1882, Dove married Nannie Carter from Maryland. The couple had four children: Mary Carter, J. Maury Jr., Robert Carter, and Edward Stellwagen. He was an active parishioner at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.
Dove helped establish the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club located near Harpers Ferry and led the Columbia Athletic Club as its president. His memberships included the Congressional Club as well as New York’s Lawyers' Club.
He passed away on June 26, 1924, at his residence on New Hampshire Avenue in Washington, D.C., and was laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery.