Background
Botsford, Elmer Francis was born on November 24, 1861 in Burke, Franklin Company, New York, United States. Son of Henry and Jennie (Bromley) Botsford.
Botsford, Elmer Francis was born on November 24, 1861 in Burke, Franklin Company, New York, United States. Son of Henry and Jennie (Bromley) Botsford.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1886, Master of Arts, 1889.
1 son, Benedict Lyon. Admitted to New York Bar, 1899, common counsel, City of Plattsburg. Acting mayor, 1904-1905.
Member Board of Public Works, 1907-1908.
Corporate Counsel; as attorney for Joseph Ladue, founder of Dawson City, made seven trips to Alaska and Klondike. Interested in New York City real estate and development of suburban property on Long Island.
President Valley Stream Realty Company, Saint Albans Terrace Сompany. Vice president Plattsburg-Floral Park Realty Company.
Mason.
Married Katherine L. Lyon, June 29, 1892.