Background
Ivins, James Sterling Yard was born on December 23, 1885 in New York City. Son of William Mills and Emma Laura (Yard) Ivins.
Ivins, James Sterling Yard was born on December 23, 1885 in New York City. Son of William Mills and Emma Laura (Yard) Ivins.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1907, Bachelor of Laws, 1910.
One daughter, Ruth T. Ivins. Admitted to New York bar, 1911, member Ivins, Phillips & Barker, Washington, District of Columbia, specializing in federal tax matters. Deputy attorney general, New York, 1915-1923.
Director New York Income Tax Bureau, 1921-1923.
Member United States Board of Tax Appeals, 1924-1925.
Member American Bar Association, Bar Association of New York City, American Law Institute. Club: Harvard.
Married second, Cecilia Langer, 1915 (died 1935). Married fifth to Ruth I. Herman, 1942. Children: Mary I. Morrell, Kate I. Bertram.