Background
Gerard, James Watson was born in 1794 in New York City. Son of William and Christina (Glass) Gerard.
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James Watson Gerard
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Graduate Columbia, 1811.
Career
Admitted to New York bar, 1816. An organizer debating society The Forum. Joined Society for Prevention of Pauperism.
Incorporated Society for Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents 1824, member board managers
Induced great reforms in police system. School trustee; inspector 5th school district New York City, raised standards of public education
Leader New York State Barometer
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Membership
Member board managers
Connections
Married Elizabeth Sumner, October 3, 1820, 4 children.
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February 7, 1874 (aged 80) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1811