Willard Bartlett
1868–1950 (age 82)
Biography
Willard Bartlett, born in 1868, earned respect for his thoughtful tenure on the bench and his service to justice in New York. He cultivated a reputation for fairness, always mindful of the human stories behind each case that came before him.
He encouraged young lawyers and judges to listen carefully and temper the law with compassion, leaving a legacy that outlived his passing in 1950. His remains rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a quiet testament to his honorable career.