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William H. Onderdonk

1820 – 1882

American lawyer

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Lived 1820 – 1882 (aged 61–62). William H. Onderdonk was a lawyer.

William Handy Onderdonk (March 5, 1820 – December 11, 1882) was an American lawyer from New York.

Life Onderdonk was born on March 5, 1820, in New York City, New York, the son of Bishop Benjamin T. Onderdonk and Eliza Handy Moscrop. He went to Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.

Onderdonk went to Trinity School. He began studying law under Joseph Blunt when he was 16. After he was admitted to the bar he stayed in New York City in Blunt's office. In 1846, he moved to Queens County. A Whig, he was elected Queens County District Attorney in 1853 and re-elected to the office in 1856. In 1865, he was elected surrogate of Queens County, and he served in that office until 1870. He resided in Great Neck, but maintained a law office in New York City. He was buried in Christ Church Cemetery in Manhasset.

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Important facts

Born
1820
Birth century
19th century
Died
1882
Occupation
Lawyer
Also known as
William Handy Onderdonk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William H. Onderdonk?

American lawyer

When was William H. Onderdonk born?

William H. Onderdonk was born in 1820.

When did William H. Onderdonk die?

William H. Onderdonk died in 1882.

What was William H. Onderdonk's occupation?

William H. Onderdonk was a lawyer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William H. Onderdonk

· Wikidata: Q107366062

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