Born in Boston. Received A.B. from Harvard in 1902, A.M. in 1903 and Ph.D. in 1905. Married Frances Hall Rousmaniere June 3, 1910. They had three daughters. He taught philosophy at Harvard 1902 to 1911 and accounting 1911 to 1912. He was assistant professor of economics 1920 to 1922, associate professor of finance 1922 to 1927 and professor 1927 to 1933. He was one of the founders of the Harvard Business School. He served on the board and as president of several utilities companies.

Served as third vice president of the ANS January 15, 1944, to January 12, 1946, and president of ANS from January 11, 1947, to January 15, 1949. He had an outstanding collection of ancient Greek coins. His collection was housed at the Fogg Museum at Harvard. He died in Boston.

bio: WWWA-5 obit: NUM 84 May 1971 page 673