John Baker Jessup

Background

Jessup, John Baker was born on July 30, 1921 in New York City. Son of Henry Herbert and Eugenia Griffin (Baker) Jessup.

Education

Yale University (Bachelor of Arts, 1942). Yale Law School (Bachelor of Laws, 1948).

Career

Associate, Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts, New York City, 1948-1958; partner, Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts, New York City, 1959-1993; counsel, since 1994.

Achievements

• Bar: New York 1948, Connecticut 1955.

Membership

Member Zoning and Planning Commission, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1958-1965. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, PTO. Member of New York State Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Down Town assosiation, New York Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married LaVerle J. Jessen, July 29, 1989. 1 child from previous marriage, John M.

Father:

Henry Herbert Jessup

Mother:

Eugenia Griffin (Baker) Jessup

Spouse:

LaVerle J. Jessen