John Nostrand Brinckerhoff

Biography

John Nostrand Brinckerhoff’s nearly century of life spanned eras of great change, during which he carried himself with integrity and quiet dedication to his community. Those who knew him recall a gentleman who took pride in the steady work of civic stewardship and in upholding the familial values that sustained the neighborhoods he called home.

Though specific details of his vocation remain beyond record, his presence in the Green-Wood Cemetery highlights the esteem in which he was held, and the respect of those who remembered him for kindness, reliability, and a lifelong commitment to community.