Background
Tennant, John Selden was born on February 3, 1906 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of John S. and Sarah (Barnard) Tennant.
Tennant, John Selden was born on February 3, 1906 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of John S. and Sarah (Barnard) Tennant.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1928, Juris Doctor, 1931, research fellow, 1931-1932. Doctor of Laws Central Michigan University, 1967.
Associate firm White & Case, New York City, 1932-1947, partner, 1948-1976. General counsel United States Steel Corporation, 1955-1971. President, International Legal Aid Association, 1964-1974.
Member American, New York State, International, Inter-American bar associations, Association Bar City New York, New York County Lawyers Association, Order of Coif, Delta Theta Phi. Clubs: Downtown Association, Links (New York City).
Married Mary Kent-Miller, June 17, 1930. Children: John Selden III, William K. admitted to New York bar, 1933.