Background
Wheeler, John William was born in New York City. Son of John and Rosalie (Conroy) Wheeler.
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John William Wheeler, Banking
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lawyer Recipient Alumni Federation medal for distinguished service, Columbia University, 1947. Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1980-1982), New York State Bar Association, National Association College and University Attorneys (president 1978-1979, Distinguished Service award 1982), Plandome (New York) Country.
Education
Bar: New York 1939, United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit), Supreme Court of the United States Court, United States Tax Court Association Thacher, Proffitt & Wood, and predecessor firm, Barry Wainwright Thacher & Symmers, 1939-1950, partner, 1950-1974, senior partner, 1974-1984, counsel, 1984-1991. President Alumni Federation Columbia University, 1962-1964. Chairman of the Board Columbia College Fund, 1966-1967.
Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Career
President Alumni Federation Columbia University, 1962-1964.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1980-1982), New York State Bar Association, National Association College and University Attorneys (president 1978-1979, Distinguished Service award 1982), Plandome (New York) Country.
Connections
Married Muriel Davis, September 7, 1940. Children: Richard J., Robert East. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1936, Bachelor of Laws, 1939.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat