Derick FAHNESTOCK

                      1821
   1821
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The firm of Chauncey, Brooks, and Co., became Fahnestock, Thrasher,and
Co.  In 1870, Derick founded the firm of D. Fahnestock and Co, a banking
and brokerage house.  In 1877, his two sons became partners, and they
continued the business after his death.  Derick was a Director and Vice
Presidentof the Western National Bank, and Director and Member of the
Executive Committee of the Savings Bank of Baltimore.  From 1888 until
his death in 1903, hewas President of the Baltimore Stock Exchange.  At
that time, he was the oldest stock broker engaged in business in
Baltimore.  He was a dependable man,with an even disposition and poise.
He was a strong Union man during the Civil War.