Background
Lawyer, Jay was born on March 19, 1866 in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter H. and Eva (Schoolcraft) Lawyer.
Lawyer, Jay was born on March 19, 1866 in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter H. and Eva (Schoolcraft) Lawyer.
Educational public schools.
Associated with Frank A. Vanderlip interests in development of Marshfield, Oregon, and Los Molinos and Los Angeles County, California, since 1912. General manager Palos Verdes Project, a tract of 16,000 acres under development for modern homesteads. Member Palos Verdes Art Jury.
Some people think that involvement in political life is something Christians should avoid. But God is present everywhere, including political institutions.
Methodist member is very much a folk theologian who should speak 'plain truth to plain people'.
Member Palos Verdes Art Jury. Clubs: Jonathan, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Country, Surf and Sand, Palos Verdes Golf.
Married Margaret Kenyon, of Sycamore, Illinois, 1889 (died 1903).; married second, Marion Evans of San Francisco, California, July 11, 1906. Children: Donald Kenyon, Morris Chester (deceased).