William Popham Platt

Background

Platt, William Popham was born on May 16, 1858 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Lewis Canfield and Laura Sherbrook (Popham) Platt.

Education

Educational public schools, White Plains.

Career

Began practice at White Plains, 1879, but permitted by courtesy to try important causes in the County Court of Westchester Company before attaining majority. District attorney Westchester County, New York, 1890-1906, inclusive. County judge, same county, 1901-1915.

Justice Supreme Court of New York, 9th Judicial District, since 1915.

Membership

Mason, Elk.

Connections

Married Sara Stuart Dean, October 1, 1890. Children: Stuart Dean, William Popham (deceased).

Father:

Lewis Canfield Platt

Mother:

Laura Sherbrook (Popham) Platt

Spouse:

Sara Stuart Dean

child:

Stuart Dean Platt

child:

William Popham Platt (deceased)