James Crooke McLeer

Biography

James Crooke McLeer, born in 1872, carried forward the family’s longstanding dedication to commerce and community, bringing fresh energy to philanthropic endeavors while helping younger associates find their footing. He took pride in nurturing relationships built on mutual respect and shared purpose.

At Green-Wood Cemetery, he is remembered as an encourager of enterprise who believed that success was best when measured not just in profit but in the good it did for others.