James Watson Gerard

1867–1951 (age 84)

Diplomat

About James Watson Gerard

James Watson Gerard (1867–1951) lived to age 84. They were a diplomat. Born in New York, they died in Southampton. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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