Harry De Gray
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Harry De Gray (1866–1952) was the chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council for two years from 1911 to 1913.
Harry De Gray | |
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| Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Preceded by | David Landale |
| Succeeded by | Edward Charles Pearce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1866 Paterson, New Jersey |
| Died | 10 June 1952 (aged 85) New Jersey |
| Profession | Businessman |
Biography
De Gray was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on 31 October 1866, the son of William M. De Gary.[1]
De Gray moved to Shanghai in 1900. He was manager of the China and Japan Trading Company.[2] He first served on the Shanghai Municipal Council in 1902. In 1911, he became chairman of the council, serving until 1913 when he returned to the United States.[3] He continued to serve as the president of the China, Japan and South America Trading Company, and in that role continued to visit Asia from time to time.[4]
De Gray married Elizabeth MacFarlan. She died on 4 January 1934 in New Jersey.[5]
De Gray died in 1952, and was buried in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson, New Jersey, next to his wife in the family plot.[6]