William M.K. Olcott
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William Morrow Knox Olcott (August 27, 1862 - May 10, 1933) was an American lawyer and politician from New York City
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to John N. Olcott and Euphemia Helen Knox, and J. Van Vechten Olcott
was his brother. He graduated from City College
in 1881, and from Columbia Law School
in 1883. He practiced law and entered politics as a Republican. On December 6, 1888, he married Jessica Augusta Baldwin, and their son was Nellson Olcott, who became an Assistant District Attorney under Edward Swann
and Joab H. Banton
.
In November 1893, he ran for judge of the New York City Court, but was defeated. He was a member of the Board of Aldermen
from January 1895 until his appointment as New York County District Attorney
He was appointed New York County District Attorney
in December 1896 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John R. Fellows
. In November 1897, he ran on the Republican ticket to succeed himself, but was defeated by Democrat Asa Bird Gardiner
.
In December 1897, Olcott was appointed by Governor Frank S. Black
, a judge of the New York City Court, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Anderson Van Wyck
who had been elected Mayor. He left the bench at the end of 1898, and resumed his private practice as a partner of Ex-Governor Black in the firm of Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge.
He was a delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention
and to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1915.
In January 1930, his first wife died aboard the steamer Rome on the return voyage from Italy
. In June 1931, he married Florence A. Cobbett (died 1951).
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Biography
He was born on August 27, 1862 New York CityNew York City
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to John N. Olcott and Euphemia Helen Knox, and J. Van Vechten Olcott
J. Van Vechten Olcott
Jacob Van Vechten Olcott was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in New York City, Olcott attended the public schools and the College of the City of New York....
was his brother. He graduated from City College
City College of New York
The City College of the City University of New York is a senior college of the City University of New York , in New York City. It is also the oldest of the City University's twenty-three institutions of higher learning...
in 1881, and from Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School, founded in 1858, is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Columbia Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Columbia University in New York City. It offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in...
in 1883. He practiced law and entered politics as a Republican. On December 6, 1888, he married Jessica Augusta Baldwin, and their son was Nellson Olcott, who became an Assistant District Attorney under Edward Swann
Edward Swann
Edward Swann was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:...
and Joab H. Banton
Joab H. Banton
Joab Hamilton Banton was New York County District Attorney from 1922 to 1929.-Life:...
.
In November 1893, he ran for judge of the New York City Court, but was defeated. He was a member of the Board of Aldermen
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
from January 1895 until his appointment as New York County District Attorney
New York County District Attorney
The New York County District Attorney is the elected district attorney for New York County , New York. The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws....
He was appointed New York County District Attorney
New York County District Attorney
The New York County District Attorney is the elected district attorney for New York County , New York. The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws....
in December 1896 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John R. Fellows
John R. Fellows
John R. Fellows was an American lawyer and politician from Arkansas and New York.-Life:...
. In November 1897, he ran on the Republican ticket to succeed himself, but was defeated by Democrat Asa Bird Gardiner
Asa Bird Gardiner
Asa Bird Gardiner was a controversial American soldier, attorney, and prosecutor. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War in 1872, it was rescinded when the supporting documentation was not found...
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In December 1897, Olcott was appointed by Governor Frank S. Black
Frank S. Black
Frank Swett Black was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1897, and the 32nd Governor of New York from 1897 to 1898.-Life:He was one of eleven children of Jacob Black, a farmer, and Charlotte B. Black...
, a judge of the New York City Court, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Anderson Van Wyck
Robert Anderson Van Wyck
Robert Anderson Van Wyck, was the first mayor of New York City after the consolidation of the five boroughs into the City of New York in 1898.-Biography:...
who had been elected Mayor. He left the bench at the end of 1898, and resumed his private practice as a partner of Ex-Governor Black in the firm of Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge.
He was a delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention
1904 Republican National Convention
The 1904 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States was held in the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on June 21 to June 23, 1904....
and to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1915.
In January 1930, his first wife died aboard the steamer Rome on the return voyage from Italy
Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946)
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. In June 1931, he married Florence A. Cobbett (died 1951).
Sources
- SMOKED AND MADE A TICKET in NYT on October 18, 1893
- THE CITY'S OFFICIAL VOTE in NYT on November 24, 1894
- OLCOTT TAKES HIS OFFICE in NYT on December 20, 1896
- REPUBLICANS NAME OLCOTT in NYT on October 8, 1897
- OFFICIAL COUNT OF VOTES in NYT on November 21, 1897
- BLACK TO MOVE TO CITY in NYT on December 12, 1898
- BLACK TO FIGHT JEROME in NYT on Decxember 6, 1902
- MRS. W.K. OLCOTT DIES ON LINER AT SEA, his first wife's obit, in NYT on January 25, 1930 (subscription required)
- W.M.K. OLCOTT WEDS in NYT on July 1, 1931 (subscription required)
- W.M.K. OLCOTT, EX-JUDGE, DEAD in NYT on May 11, 1933 (subscription required)
- MRS. WILLIAM M.K. OLCOTT, his second wife's obit, in NYT on July 18, 1951 (subscription required)