Background
Lefevre, Jay was born on September 6, 1893 in New Paltz, New York, United States. Son of Abram Philip and Mary Emma (Van Derlyn) LeF.
Lefevre, Jay was born on September 6, 1893 in New Paltz, New York, United States. Son of Abram Philip and Mary Emma (Van Derlyn) LeF.
Student Lawrenceville Academy, 1911-1914, Dartmouth College, 1914-1916.
Began as coal, lumber and feed merchant, 1916. President A.P. LeFevre & Son. Partner Clintondale Supply Company.
Director Huguenot National Bank. Trustee New Paltz Savings Bank.
Member 78th Congress (1943-1944) 27th New York District, 79th, 80th 81st Congresses (1945-1951) 30th New York District. Deputy director Civilian Defense. Trustee Village of New Paltz.
Served as Second lieutenant, Field Artillery, World War I. Trustee Memorial Library. Member of Executive Committee Lawrenceville Alumni. Member American Legion, Alpha Delta Phi.
Member Dutch Reformed Church. Clubs: The Paltz, Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Mildred Hiltebrant, January 3, 1920. Children: Elaine, Jay Abram, John Hiltebrant.