Walter R. Herrick

Background

Herrick, Walter R. was born on May 11, 1877 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Jonathan R. and Charlotte J. (Brown) Herrick.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Princeton, 1898. Bachelor of Laws, Union University, Department of Law, 1900.

Career

Admitted to New York State bar, 1900, and since practiced in Albany and New York City. Member firm of Herrick, Hoppin & Thorne since 1935. Member New York Assembly, 1911, State Senate, 1913-1914.

Commissioner New York Department Narcotic Drug Control, 1919-1921.

President Park Board and park commissioner, 1927-1933.

Achievements

• Walter R. Herrick has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as government appeal agent under Selective Service Acting. Member Troop B, New York National Guard, 1901-1905. Member Cannon; Clubs: University (New York City).

• Member of Albany Society, Big Brother Movement. The Pilgrims; Y. M. Democratic Clubs: University, Oakland Golf, Sewane Golf, Nassau, West Side Tennis.

Connections

Married Mary Douglas Bosworth, July 5, 1916.

Father:

Jonathan R. Herrick

Mother:

Charlotte J. (Brown) Herrick

Spouse:

Mary Douglas Bosworth