John C. Churchill

Biography

John C. Churchill devoted decades to the practice of law and to public service, representing his fellow citizens in the New York legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives. His keen legal mind and emphasis on ethical governance made him a respected advocate for justice in a time of rapid change.

He remained a faithful steward of the law throughout his life, and Riverside Cemetery now shelters the memory of a jurist who championed fairness at every turn.