Background
France, Melville Jefferson was born on October 29, 1878 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Jefferson and Addie (Clark) France.
France, Melville Jefferson was born on October 29, 1878 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Jefferson and Addie (Clark) France.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1900. Teachers College (Columbia University), 1900. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1902.
Admitted to New York bar, 1902, and began practice in Brooklyn. Assistant Corporate Counsel City of New York, 1914-1915. United State Attorneys Eastern District of New York, 1915-1919.
Member Wood, Molloy France & Tully, since 1919.
Trustee Kings Highway Savings Bank, Brooklyn.
Member Bar Association City of New York, American, New York and Brooklyn bar associations. Clubs: Columbia, University.
Married Annie Franklin Wilson, October 29, 1904. Married second, Adele Dyott Hart, December 22, 1953.