Oliver Harriman Jr. (November 29, 1862 – August 14, 1940) was an American stockbroker and heir of the wealthy Harriman family.
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Early life
Oliver Harriman Jr. was born on November 29, 1862, in New York City. His father, Oliver Harriman, was a dry goods businessman. His mother was Laura Low. He had four brothers and three sisters.
Harriman attended Princeton University, where he was a member of the Ivy Club, and graduated in 1883.
Career
Harriman started his career at Winslow, Lanier & Co., an investment firm in New York City, where he worked from 1883 to 1888. He became a partner in Harriman & Co. in 1888.
Harriman served on the board of directors of the Continental Trust Company of New York.
Harriman served in the National Guard of New York from 1888 onward. He was a member of the University Club of New York, the Metropolitan Club, the Knickerbocker Club, the New York Yacht Club, and the Westchester Country Club.