Leslie Jay Tompkins

Background

Tompkins, Leslie Jay was born on May 2, 1867 in Salem, Olmstead County, Minnesota, United States. Son of Moses J. and Kate M. (Travers) Tompkins.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1890, Bachelor of Laws, 1892, Master of Science, 1894, Master of Laws, 1897, Juris Doctor, 1903, Doctor of Laws, 1940. Doctor of Laws, Villanova College, 1909.

Career

Treasurer, 1892-1905, registrar, 1895-1904, instructor law, 1898-1899, professor of law, since 1899.

Achievements

• Leslie Jay Tompkins has been listed as a reputable educator, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York Assembly, 1905, 06. Trustee, chairman American Defense Society.

Connections

Married Jean Burnet, February 19, 1913 (died 1947). Children: Harriet Schurz (Mistress John K. Thomas), James Burnet.

Father:

Moses J. Tompkins

Mother:

Kate M. (Travers) Tompkins

Spouse:

Jean Burnet

child:

James Burnet Tompkins

child:

Harriet Schurz Tompkins (Mistress John K. Thomas)