Dayton, George Draper, 1857-1938
Variant namesGeorge Draper Dayton II (9/21/1907-10/13/1988) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to David Draper Dayton and Louise Winchell Dayton Denman. He was a grandson of George Draper Dayton, the founder of Dayton’s.
He was educated at Whittier School (1913-1918), Blake School (class of 1924), Princeton University (class of 1928). He married Marion Harriet McDonald on June 26, 1928, in Minneapolis. Their children include George Draper Dayton III (6/13/1929-), Harriet McDonald Dayton Jaffray Dickey (2/26/1932-), and Margaret Dayton Ankeny (1/1/1934-).
George Dayton began his business career with the Dayton Company in 1923. He held the positions of secretary (1936), treasurer (1941), executive vice president (1947), and vice president (Dayton Corporation, 1967). He retired from the Dayton-Hudson Corporation on July 21, 1971.
From the guide to the George D. Dayton II and Family Papers., 1873-1988., (Minnesota Historical Society)
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| referencedIn | George D. Dayton research files., 1992-1997. | Minnesota Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Jaffray, C. T. (Clive T.), 1865-1956. Clive T. Jaffray reminiscences, 1956. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | George D. Dayton II and Family Papers., 1873-1988. | Minnesota Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Shore, Robert, 1828-1908. Robert Shore papers, 1872-1908, 1981. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts | |
| referencedIn | Centennial Senate of New Jersey portraits 1876 Centennial Senate of New Jersey portraits | William L. Clements Library | |
| creatorOf | Dayton, George Draper, 1907-. George D. Dayton II and family papers, 1873-1988. | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Dayton, Bruce B. George D. Dayton research files, 1992-1997. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts |
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Birth 1857-03-06
Death 1938-02-18
