Background
Wurts, John Halsey was born on August 26, 1910 in Hackensack, New Jersey (U.S.) Son of William Hogencamp and Jean Louise (Halsey) Wurts.
Wurts, John Halsey was born on August 26, 1910 in Hackensack, New Jersey (U.S.) Son of William Hogencamp and Jean Louise (Halsey) Wurts.
Graduate Newark Academy, 1928. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1932; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia, 1935.
Admitted to New York bar, 1935, New Jersey bar, 1941, practiced in New York City, 1935. Law clerk Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 1935-1940, assistant counsel, 1941-1944, assistant vice president, 1945-1952, vice president, 1952-1956. President, director Marine Midland Trust Company of Southern New York, Binghamton, since 1956.
Director Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company President Broome County United Fund, Incorporated., 1961-1962, Roberson Memorial, Incorporated., 1962.
Member Broome County Chamber of C. (president 1966-1967).
Married LaVonne Miriam Whitney, April. Children: William Whitney, Sarah Halsey (Mistress Richard V. Hollyer).