Member Directory,
1847 - 1922
James Thomson
Lawyer
Centurion, 1860–1893
Proposed by
Gilbert M. Speir and Francis F. Marbury
Gilbert M. Speir and Francis F. Marbury
born
November 18, 1827
New York (Manhattan), New York
New York (Manhattan), New York
died
September 13, 1893
New York (Manhattan), New York
New York (Manhattan), New York
elected
February 4, 1860
Age thirty-two
Age thirty-two
proposer of
seconder of
Century Memorial
James Thomson was a well-known lawyer of large and successful practice; of a peculiarly social disposition; whose wit ambled so easily that it made him a choice companion in any company, whether steeped in wisdom, or where laughter resounded.
Henry E. Howland
1894 Century Association Yearbook