George W. Kirchwey

George Washington Kirchwey (July 3, 1855 – March 3, 1942) was an American lawyer, politician, journalist and legal scholar. He was one of the co-founders of the New York Peace Society in 1906 and the Warden of Sing Sing State Prison from 1915 to 1916. He was president of the American Peace Society in 1917.

George Washington Kirchwey
Kirchwey in 1916
Warden of Sing Sing State Prison
In office
1915–1916
Dean of Columbia Law School
In office
1901–1910
Preceded byWilliam A. Keener
Succeeded byHarlan Fiske Stone
Personal details
Born(1855-07-03)July 3, 1855
Detroit, Michigan
DiedMarch 3, 1942(1942-03-03) (aged 86)
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