Jefferson Monroe Levy

1852–1924 (age 72)

businessman

Biography

Jefferson Monroe Levy combined service in Congress with a keen eye for preservation, representing New York with thoughtful advocacy while also managing business and legal affairs that supported his philanthropic interests.

He invested deeply in the care of Monticello, ensuring Thomas Jefferson's home was saved for future generations, and his legacy is one of public service intertwined with the safeguarding of American heritage.