Background
Woolsey,, John Munro was born on April 22, 1916 in New York City. Son of John M. and Alice B. (Bacon) Woolsey.
Woolsey,, John Munro was born on April 22, 1916 in New York City. Son of John M. and Alice B. (Bacon) Woolsey.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1938. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1941.
Associate Debevoise, Stevenson, Plimpton & Page, New York City, 1941-1942. With Board Economic Warfare, Washington, 1942, Herrick & Smith and predecessor firms, Boston, 1946—1986. Of counsel Palmer & Dodge, 1986—2001.
Retired, 2001
With Office of the United States Chief of Counsel, Nürnberg Trials, Germany, 1945-1946.
Former president Trustees of Reservations, Shady Hill School Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Antiquarian Society, American Law Institute, Century Association, Tavern Club.
Married Ledlie Laughlin, December 27, 1948. Children: John, Alice, Henry, Mary.