Background
Willcox, William Russell was born on April 11, 1863 in Smyrna, New York, United States. Son of Thomas L. and Catharine B. (Stover) Willcox.
Willcox, William Russell was born on April 11, 1863 in Smyrna, New York, United States. Son of Thomas L. and Catharine B. (Stover) Willcox.
Student of University of Rochester, 1888. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia, 1889. Honorary Master of Arts, Rochester, 1904.
Doctor of Laws, New York University, 1909.
In practice New York, since 1890. President park board, New York, under Mayor Low, 1902-1903. Postmaster of New York, 1905-1907.
Chairman (for New York City) Public Utilities Commission, New York, 1907-1913.
Chairman Republican National Committee, 1916-1918.
Member Railway Wage Commission. Member Wage Umpire Board, July 13, 1918.
Married Martha J. Havemeyer, January 12, 1904. Children: Josephine Havemeyer, Frederick Havemeyer.