Background
Groot, William A. De was born on November 27, 1869 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Alexander and Jane (McCullough) D.
Groot, William A. De was born on November 27, 1869 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Alexander and Jane (McCullough) D.
Preparatory education, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Bachelor of Arts, Dickinson College (Pierson prize for oratory). Student New York University Law School.
Admitted to New York bar, and began practice in Brooklyn. Member of New York Assembly 5 terms until 1909. Assistant United State Attorneys Eastern District of New York, 1923-1925, United State Attorneys, November 13, since 1925.
Founder Richmond Hill Record.
Superintendent South.S. 10 years. Organizer Temple Forum (for young men).
Mason.
Married Grace Lester Atkins, June 13, 1900. Children: Alfred Hugo, Ethel Jane, Helen Marie, Lester Atkins.