Junius Spencer Morgan III
Junius Spencer Morgan III | |
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| Born | March 15, 1892 |
| Died | October 19, 1960 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, naval officer |
| Years active | 1914–1945 |
| Known for | Director at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company; commodore of the New York Yacht Club |
Junius Spencer Morgan III (March 15, 1892 – October 19, 1960) was a prominent American banker who held a directorship at the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company.
Early life
Junius was born to banker Jack Morgan and Jane Norton Grew, and was the grandson of the renowned financier J. P. Morgan. He completed his studies at Harvard University, graduating in 1914.
Career
Following his graduation from Harvard, Junius began working at J.P. Morgan & Co. from 1914 until 1917. In 1917, he received a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserve and participated in World War I, resigning his commission in 1918. He maintained his Naval Reserve status and was called back to active service in 1941 during World War II. Promoted to commander in 1942, he contributed to the efforts of the Office of Strategic Services and attained the rank of captain by the conclusion of the war. His brother, Henry S. Morgan, also served within the OSS.
Personal life
On June 15, 1915, Junius married Louise Converse, daughter of composer Frederick Converse. The couple had three children:
- John P. Morgan II (circa 1918–2004), who wed Claire Ober (1922–2008)
- Louise Morgan, who married first Raymond Skinner Clark and subsequently Charles R. Hook Jr. (deceased 1961)
- Ann Morgan, who became the wife of Henry Simoneau in 1957
Junius Spencer Morgan III passed away on October 19, 1960; his wife died in 1974. Both are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford, Connecticut), alongside his father and grandfather.
Activities and interests
From 1933 to 1935, he held the position of commodore at the New York Yacht Club, continuing a family tradition as both his father and grandfather had previously occupied this role.
The Morgans’ main home was the Salutation estate located on Dosoris Island, Long Island. Designed by architect Roger Bullard and constructed around 1929 for Junius and Louise Morgan, it remains a private residence despite no longer being owned by the family.
Significantly, this estate served as the Larrabee family mansion in the movie Sabrina, with much of its interior featured during production.