Wilmer Worthington MacElree

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Wilmer Worthington MacElree also in the spelling variant Wilmer W. MacElree (born December 17, 1859 in West Chester , Chester County , Pennsylvania , † January 16, 1960 ibid) was an American lawyer , historian and writer .

Life

Family and education

The Presbyterian baptized Wilmer Worthington MacElree, son of in Ireland born after 1847 Lancaster County in the State emigrated Pennsylvania, 1852 übergesiedelten to Westchester teacher and businessman James MacElree (1825-1924) and his Wife Mariah born Buffington (1818-1890) attended, the public schools in his hometown of West Chester. He then completed language courses at Hunter Worrall's Classical School and legal training with the lawyer John James Pinkerton (1836-1910).

Wilmer Worthington MacElree married Eyre on January 18, 1884 in West Chester Ella. From this connection came three children, including the successful lawyer James Paul MacElree (1887–1972). Wilmer Worthington MacElree, who joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows , the Order Knights of Pythias and a staunch supporter of the Republicans , died in January 1960 at the age of 100.

Professional background

After Wilmer Worthington MacElree was admitted to the bar in 1880, he ran a law firm on West Market Street in West Chester until he was 93 . In addition, he served as District Attorney of Chester County in 1897 and 1906 .

Writing activity

Historically interested Wilmer Worthington MacElree, a senior member of the Chester County Historical Society, stood out in particular with contributions relating to his home region.

Publications

  • Court room and steeple, Morning Republican print, West Chester, Pa, 1901.
  • Shadow-shapes, FS Hickman, printer, West Chester, Pa, 1904.
  • Along the western Brandywine, FS Hickman, printer, West Chester, Pa, 1912.
  • Down the Eastern and Up the Black Brandywine, FS Hickman, printer, West Chester, Pa, 1912.
  • Side lights on the bench and bar of Chester County, West Chester, Pa, 1918.
  • Around the Boundaries of Chester County, West Chester, Pa, 1934.
  • The trial of Jesus, Biehn, West Chester, Pa, 1940.
  • Manors of Chester county, Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, Pa, 1944.
  • West Chester 100 years ago: an address delivered - to the members of the Chester County Historical Society on April 18, 1944, Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, Pa, 1944.
  • West Chester through the mists of the years, Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, Pa, 1949.

literature

  • Wilmer W. MacElree: MacElree, Wilmer W., manuscript collection 1906, archival material: English, 1906
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association. Meeting: Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Volume 66, The Association, Philadelphia, 1961, p. 250.
  • Who was who in America with world notables: volume IV, 1961-1968, Marquis Who's Who, Chicago, Ill., 1968, p. 598.

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personal data
SURNAME MacElree, Wilmer Worthington
ALTERNATIVE NAMES MacElree, Wilmer W.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American lawyer, historian and writer
DATE OF BIRTH December 17, 1859
PLACE OF BIRTH West Chester , Chester County , Pennsylvania
DATE OF DEATH January 16, 1960
Place of death West Chester , Chester County , Pennsylvania