James Wall Finn

Biography

James Wall Finn, born in 1866, devoted his life to the civic and cultural welfare of Brooklyn, where his steady hand guided local philanthropic and social efforts for decades. His steady presence among the neighborhoods bordering Green-Wood Cemetery reflected an unwavering sense of duty to his community.

Beloved by friends and family, Finn was remembered at his passing in 1913 for his kindness, his encouragement of young professionals, and the generous support he lent to institutions that strengthened the growing borough.