William Sherman Washburn

Background

Washburn, William Sherman was born on December 8, 1860 in Alpine, New York, United States. Son of Henry and Charlotte (Smith) Washburn.

Education

Graduate New York State Normal School, 1884. Principal Kingsboro (New York) Union School, 1884-1887. Bachelor of Laws, 1890, Master of Laws, 1891, Doctor of Medicine 1894, Columbian U.

Career

Professor Columbian University, 1895-1900. Examiner United States Civ. Service Commission, 1890-1900.

Chairman Philippine Civ.

Service Board, 1901-1905. Director of civil service, Philippine Islands, 1905-1909.

United States Civil Service commissioner, 1909-1913. Bank and corporation director Trustee George Washington University Deputy governor general Society Mayflower Descendants.

Fellow American Geography Society.

Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Academy Political Science. Author of papers on civil service, education, and health and climatic conditions in the Philippines.

Achievements

• William Sherman Washburn has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Academy Political Science.

Connections

Married Lillian M. Graves, September 25, 1895.

Father:

Henry Washburn

Mother:

Charlotte (Smith) Washburn

Spouse:

Lillian M. Graves