Evans R. Dick Explained

Evans Rogers Dick (August 18, 1858 – January 8, 1934) was an American real estate investor, member of the New York Stock Exchange and yachting enthusiast who was best known during his lifetime for guarding Americans during an uprising in Haiti.

Early life

Dick was born on August 18, 1858, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and, early in life, he became involved in yachting. Among his brothers were William Dick and Frank M. Dick.^[1]

Career

In 1911, when he was a member of the New York Stock Exchange firm known as Dick Brothers & Co.,^[2] he was cruising near Haiti and discovered a political uprising had started on the island. "During the night all American women were aboard his vessel. The government was overthrown and after hostilities had ceased Mr. Dick left the harbor."

In 1914,^[3] Dick Brothers & Co. was dissolved and he became involved in real estate, primarily in Westchester County, New York, and financial interests.^[4] He also served as president of the Stamford Rolling Mills, in Stamford, Connecticut.

Personal life

Dick was married to Elizabeth Thatham of Philadelphia.^{[5] [6]} Together, they were the parents of:

• Isabelle Mildred Dick (1884–1972), who married Stuyvesant Fish Jr., a son of Stuyvesant Fish and society leader Marion Graves Anthon Fish,^{[7] [8]} in 1910.^{[9] [10]}
• Fairman Rogers Dick (1885–1976), who married Gladys Roosevelt, a daughter of John Ellis Roosevelt, in 1913.^[11] After her death,^{[12] [13]} he married Elise Rosalys (Urquhart) Duggan, widow of Philip Richard Duggan and daughter of Charles Robert Urquhart of New Orleans, in 1928.^[14]
• Evans Rogers Dick Jr. (1888–1967),^[15] who married Estelle Skibb.^{[16] [17]}

Dick died in the Butterfield Memorial Hospital in Cold Spring, New York on January 8, 1934, near his residence in Garrison-on-Hudson.^[18]

Notes and References

1. News: FRANK M. DICK DIES; BROKERAGE VETERAN; Joined Exchange House With 2 Brothers in 1881--Later Became E. F. Hutton Associate. . 15 June 2023 . . 15 December 1936.
2. News: GRAHAM NOT IN BLAIR CASE.; Dick Brothers & Co. of Philadelphia Keep Out of St. Louis Affair. . 15 June 2023 . . 10 November 1903.
3. News: CALL ON LONG ISLAND TO SUE THE 'PENNSY'; Dick Brothers & Co. Demand an Accounting and Removal of Interlocking, Board. NOTICE SERVED ON PETERS Stockholders Charge Long Island Line is Overtaxed for Pennsylvania's Enterprises. . 15 June 2023 . . 19 March 1915.
4. News: FRANK M. DICK SUES HIS BROTHER, EVANS; Asks Receiver for Their Stock Exchange Firm, Which Is in Process of Liquidation. CONTROVERSY OVER STOCKS Principal Asset of Concern, 8,000 Long Island Railroad Shares, Involved in the Action. . 16 June 2023 . . 12 November 1916.
5. News: MRS. EVANS R. DICK; Widow-of Broker Dies at Her Home at Garrison-on-Hudson . 15 June 2023 . . 30 November 1937.
6. Book: Decennial Report . 1921 . . 110 . 15 June 2023.
7. News: STUYVESANT FISH, FINANCIER, DEAD; Retired Stockbroker, 69, Was of Family Noted in Society Father Headed Railroad. 7 April 2017. The New York Times. 27 June 1952.
8. News: FISH'S ESTATE LEFT TO THREE CHILDREN; Financier Leaves Nothing to Charity, Holding That Such Gifts Are Only to 'Gratify Vanity.'. 7 April 2017. The New York Times. 26 April 1923.
9. News: STUYVESANT FISH, JR., TO WED; Engaged to Miss Mildred Dick. Daughter of Evans R. Dick.. 7 April 2017. The New York Times. 6 May 1910.
10. News: Son Born to Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Jr . 15 June 2023 . . 18 May 1911.
11. News: Miss Gladys Roosevelt's Wedding . . November 8, 1913 . 2013-11-17 .
12. News: Mrs. F.R. Dick Dies In Hunting Accident . . November 23, 1926 . 2013-11-16 .
13. News: MRS. DICK WILLS BULK OF ESTATE TO HUSBAND; Sister and Father Share Rest of Property of Woman Killed in Fall Off Horse.. 15 May 2017. The New York Times. 9 November 1926.
14. News: MRS. DUGGAN WEDS FAIRMAN R. DICK; Married in Home of Bridegroom's Sister and Brother-in Law, Mr. and Mrs. Fish. MISS L. FOSTER A BRIDE Wed to Conde Nast, New York Publisher, in Aiken, S.C.--Other Marriages. Dumper--Hebbard. Rodie--Appleby. Ruigh--Stockton. Today's Weddings. Bradley--Buckland. . 16 June 2023 . . 29 December 1928.
15. News: Deaths--DICK . 16 June 2023 . . 27 August 1967.
16. Book: Harvard Alumni Bulletin . 1967 . 15 June 2023 . en.
17. Web site: Remembering the life of Evans Dick . obituaries.gloucestertimes.com . 15 June 2023 . en.
18. News: EVANS R. DICK IS DEAD; HERO IN HAITI UPRISING; Former New York Stock Broker Took Americans in Danger From Island in 1911. . 15 June 2023 . . 9 January 1934.