Roscoe Seely Conkling

Roscoe Seely Conkling (February 15, 1884 - September 14, 1956) was the Deputy New York Attorney General until 1919. He administered the draft laws in New York during World War I and World War II.[1]

For the senator, see Roscoe Conkling.
Roscoe Seely Conkling
Conkling in 1917
Born(1884-02-15)February 15, 1884
Paterson, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 14, 1956(1956-09-14) (aged 72)
Manhattan, New York City
EducationAmherst College (1908)
OccupationDeputy New York Attorney General
Parent(s)William F. Conkling
Priscilla Mason

Biography

He was born on February 15, 1884 in Paterson, New Jersey to William F. Conkling and Priscilla Mason of Northville, New York. He graduated from Amherst College in 1908.[2]

He was the Deputy New York Attorney General until 1919.[3]

After a long illness, he died on the night of September 14, 1956 at his apartment in the Irving Hotel in Manhattan, New York City. His was 72 years old.[1]

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References
  1. "Roscoe Conkling, Lawyer, Is Dead. Attorney Who Administered Draft Laws in Two World Wars Served as Banker". New York Times. September 16, 1956. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
  2. "Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1821-1921)". Amherst College. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
  3. "Roscoe S. Conkling Resigns". New York Times. February 19, 1919. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
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