Wharton Poor

Background

Poor, Wharton was born on March 10, 1888 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Caldwell and Ella (Wharton) Poor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1908, Bachelor of Laws, 1911.

Career

Admitted to New York bar, 1913, later practiced in New York City. Member Haight, Deming, Gardner, Poor & Havens, specializing in shipping matters, from 1924.

Membership

Member Maritime Law Association United States, Association Bar City of New York.

Connections

Married Phoebe M. Manice, October 3, 1913.

Father:

John Caldwell Poor

Mother:

Ella (Wharton) Poor

Spouse:

Phoebe M. Manice