John Clarkson Jay Jr.

Biography

John Clarkson Jay Jr. (1844–1923) carried forward a distinguished family legacy with quiet dignity, exemplifying a life of curiosity, compassion, and responsibility. He upheld the values of public service while tending to the ties that bound him to past generations and the community around John Jay Cemetery.

His memory endures as that of a man who valued integrity, family heritage, and the promise of a life lived with purpose.