Background
Fairleigh, David William was born on November 28, 1853 in Cloverport, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Louisiana Rue and Jane (Murray) Fairleigh.
Fairleigh, David William was born on November 28, 1853 in Cloverport, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Louisiana Rue and Jane (Murray) Fairleigh.
Educated private schools, Brandenburg, Kentucky, to 18. Bachelor of Laws, Law Department, University of Louisville, 1874 (Doctor of Laws, 1912).
Practiced in partnership with James West. Lewis, as Lewis & Fairleigh, Brandenburg, 1875-1887. Removed to Louisville, 1887, and formed partnership with Frank P. Straus, as Fairleigh & Straus. Son James F. admitted to firm, 1903, and title became Fairleigh, Straus & Fairleigh.
Retired, 1919.
President Board of Trustees, University of Louisville.
Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home of Kentucky, Louisville.
Married Emma the same, May 28, 1878.