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William G. Lathrop Jr.

Lawyer

Centurion, 1894–1896

Full Name William Gerard Lathrop Jr.

Born 24 August 1841 in Rahway, New Jersey

Died 3 August 1896 in Boonton, New Jersey

Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton, New Jersey

Proposed by J. Howard Van Amringe and Nicholas Fish

Elected 2 June 1894 at age fifty-two

Century Memorial

William G. Lathrop, Jr., was such a modest and unassuming man that only those who were favored with an intimate acquaintance with him could fully appreciate his sterling worth. He was a lawyer in large practice, a partner of our fellow-member, Silas B. Brownell, universally respected and trusted. He was a man of strong convictions, but of the kindest nature, and gifted with a fine sense of humor which made him a most agreeable companion. He was a trustee of Columbia College, prominent in church and educational work, and, in all the relations of life, filled well his part as an honorable and useful citizen.

Henry E. Howland
1897 Century Association Yearbook