Background
Jeffery, William Prentiss was born on February 24, 1878 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Reuben and Emma (Lord) Jeffery.
Jeffery, William Prentiss was born on February 24, 1878 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Reuben and Emma (Lord) Jeffery.
Student Denison University, 1896-1898, New York Law School, 1898-1900.
Admitted to New York bar, 1901, and since practicing at New New York Now member of Jeffery and Murray. Director Container Corporation of America.
Served as captain, later major, Ordnance Department, United States Army, World War. Formerly director and president Greenwich Country Day School Formerly trustee Greenwich (Connecticut) Academy. Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar City of New York, Beta Theta Pi.
Clubs: Round Hill, Field (Greenwich).
Married Idelle Scott, February 2, 1918. Children: William Prentiss, Scott Wellington, Carleton, Janet Idelle.