William Bard
William Bard | |
|---|---|
| President of the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company | |
| In office 1830–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Morris Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1778 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1853 (aged 75) Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Catherine Cruger
(m. 1802) |
| Children | 14, including John Bard |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Bard Mary Bard |
| Alma mater | Columbia College |
William Bard (April 4, 1778 – October 17, 1853) was a lawyer and pioneer in life insurance who founded the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company.