Raymond Ingersoll
Raymond V. Ingersoll (1875–1940) was borough president of Brooklyn from 1934 to 1940,[1] and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner from 1914 to 1917.[2] Ingersoll Hall, one of the first buildings on the Brooklyn College campus, was named for him.
The World War II Liberty Ship SS Raymond V. Ingersoll was named in his honor.
Ingersoll is buried in the Friends Quaker Cemetery,[3][4] Prospect Park (Brooklyn).
References
[edit]- ^ Kenneth T. Jackson, editor. The Encyclopedia of New York City, 2nd ed. 2010. p. 146
- ^ "New York CIty Parks Commissioners". nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "Ingersoll Buried In Prospect Park". New York Times. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ French, Mary; New York City Cemetery Project; Friends Cemetery, Prospect Park; https://nycemetery.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/friends-cemetery-prospect-park/ Retrieved 7-31-2024
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