Background
West, Henry Litchfield was born on August 20, 1859 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Robert Athow and Elizabeth (Cook) W.
West, Henry Litchfield was born on August 20, 1859 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Robert Athow and Elizabeth (Cook) W.
On staff Washington Post, 1885-1892. Commissioner of District of Columbia, October 12, 1902-January 1, 1910. Resigned to become part owner Washington Herald.
Executive secretary National Security League, New York, 1915-1921.
In charge department of America politics of The Forum, 1901-1906. Commissioner Tennessee Exposition, 1897.
Chairman District Railway Commission under Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K. Lane, 1909-1912. President American Colonization Society, since 1916.
Director John Burroughs Memorial Association, since 1923.
Chevalier première classe Croix Rouge International, Geneva.
President American Colonization Society, since 1916. Director John Burroughs Memorial Association, since 1923.
Clubs: Gridiron (president 1900).
Married Mary Hope White, of Newark, New Jersey, 1882.