William Travers Jerome

1859–1934 (age 75)

Lawyer/District Attorney

Biography

William Travers Jerome, born in 1859, built a reputation as a lawyer and district attorney committed to rooting out corruption and defending the public interest.

His relentless pursuit of justice earned wide respect, and he was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery among fellow public servants.

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