Marriner Stoddard Eccles was an American economist and banker who served as the 7th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1934 to 1948. After his term as chairman, Eccles continued to serve as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors until 1951. Born: September 9, 1890 Died: December 18, 1977 In office: November 15, 1934 – January 31, 1948 Wiki link