Francis Luther Eames (June 29, 1844 – November 10, 1912)[1] was an American banker and historian who served as president of the New York Stock Exchange.
In recognition of the value of the Clearing House, the members of the Exchange presented Eames with a " handsome silver service."
The same year he assumed the presidency from Frank K. Sturgis, he authored History of the New York Stock Exchange, which was published in 1895.
[5][6] In December 1902,[4] he announced that he would retire from active business on January 1, 1903, but served as a trustee of the Brooklyn Savings Bank, the Long Island Historical Society, the Stock Exchange Gratuity Fund, and a director of the Brooklyn Hospital.
[1] He was also a member of the Sons of the Revolution, the Society of Colonial Wars, the Chamber of Commerce of New York and the Hamilton Club of Brooklyn.