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John J Leidy 1907 - 1970

John Jacob Leidy of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland United States was born on January 25, 1907 in Baltimore, and died at age 63 years old on October 25, 1970 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted County, MN. John Leidy was buried in Baltimore, MD.

John Jacob Leidy

Roland Park in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland United States

January 25, 1907

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

October 25, 1970

St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States

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John Jacob Leidy's History: 1907 - 1970

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Introduction

John Leidy was born on January 25, 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States to parents Samuel Leidy and Ida Meyerhoff Leidy (1886-1970). He graduated from City College and the University of Pennsylvania with a finance degree. After graduation he went to work for the American Cyana Company as manager of the Baltimore sales division. Later, he and his mother founded the chemical company, "Leidy Chemical Company" in 1942. The company sold industrial chemicals to plants in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
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1907

Birthday

January 25, 1907

Birthdate

Baltimore, Maryland United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white United States citizen. His mother was from Poltava, Poltava, Ukraine.
Nationality & Locations

He was born in Baltimore, and lived a majority of his life in Roland Park, Maryland.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate and also graduated from City College and then the Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania.
Military Service

John Leidy enlisted on September 30, 1942 in Baltimore Maryland (Military serial#: 33377671). His terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He served in the US Army from 1943-December 20, 1945.
Professional Career

After graduation he went to work for the American Cyana Company as manager of the Baltimore sales division and in 1942 ater, he and his mother founded the chemical company, Leidy Chemical Company" that sold industrial chemicals to plants in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Personal Life & Family

He married Mary E Macleod (born 1913) on June 25, 1941 in Alexandria, Virginia, USA and later married Dorothy B. Leidy.
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1970

Death

October 25, 1970

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota United States
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Baltimore, Maryland United States
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Obituary

The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Tuesday, October 27, 1970 Head of Chemical Firm was Active in Charity Work Services for John J. Leidy, who with his mother founded the Leidy Chemical Corporation and was active in charitable organizations, will be held tomorrow 11 A.M. at the Levinson and Brothers funeral establishment, 6010 Reisterstown road. Mr. Leidy, 63, died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. His mother, the former Ida Meyerhoff, died three weeks ago. He was a resident of Roland Park. "His interests centered on his work and charities," a business associate said. A room at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center was named after his first wife, the late Ruth Whitehill Leidy, after he had made a substantial contribution to the hospital. He was also known as a contributor to Provident Hospital, Church Home and Hospital, Sinai Hospital and several other hospitals. The bulk of his estimated $3 million estate has been left to Leidy Chemicals Foundation, a charitable institution, said Thomas A. Strohm, 3d, vice president of the company. Born in Baltimore, he graduated from City College and then the Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation he went to work for the American Cyana mid Company as manager of its sales division in Baltimore. He and his mother founded the chemical company bearing their name in 1942. Located at 900 South Eutaw street, the company sells industrial chemicals to plants in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Mr. Leidy was a member of the board of Church Home and Hospital. He was also a member of the University Club, the Suburban Club, the Baltimore, Chemical Association and the Baltimore Paint and Varnish Association. He was a member of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy B. Leidy.

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