Walter Richmond Richmond Herrick

Background

HERRICK, Walter Richmond 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.

Membership

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

Connections

Spouse Mary Douglas Bosworth, July 5, 1916, N.

Father:

Jonathan R. Herrick

Mother:

Charlotte J. (Brown) Herrick

Spouse:

Mary Douglas Bosworth