Jeremiah Whipple Jenks

1856–1929 (age 73)

Economist/Academic

Biography

Jeremiah Whipple Jenks devoted his life to economics and academia, consistently seeking to understand society’s workings so he might guide others toward greater equity.

His legacy endures beyond the classroom and the page, honored at Hillside Cemetery by colleagues and students who treasured his mentorship and principled scholarship.

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