SHERIDAN T. WHITAKER.

  Sheridan T. Whitaker, one of the well known members of the New Haven bar, now filling the office of city attorney, occupies a position in professional ranks that many an older lawyer might well envy. He has not yet completed his third decade, his birth having occurred in New Haven, January 27, 1888, his parents being Frederick E. and Harriett E. (Raymond) Whitaker, also natives of this state, the former born at Hampton and the latter at Westport. In young manhood the father removed to New Haven and entered the employ of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company as a machinist. He continued with that corporation for fourteen years and was then elected town clerk, which position he has since continuously filled, his retention in the office being indisputable proof of his ability and the confidence and trust reposed in him. It was in this city that he wedded Harriett E. Raymond, who was here reared and educated. They became the parents of four children: Sheridan T., Raymond B., Ceryl E. and Ruth S., all of New Haven.

  Sheridan T. Whitaker was a pupil in the Hopkins grammar school and in the New Haven high school and following his graduation from the preparatory school in 1908 he entered Yale for the study of law and completed his preparation for the bar as a member of the class of 1911. He at once entered upon active practice, and while advancement at the bar is proverbially slow, no dreary novitiate awaited him. He soon gained a good clientage which has constantly increased both in volume and in importance and he now enjoys a large private practice. On July 1, 1915, he became assistant city attorney, serving until July 1, 1917, when he became city attorney, in which connection he is carefully looking after the legal interests of his municipality. He belongs to both the County and State Bar Associations.

  On the 3d of July, 1916, Mr. Whitaker was married to Miss Marjorie J. Lloyd, of New Haven, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Lloyd, the former now deceased, while the latter is yet living. To this marriage have been born twins, a son and daughter, Sheridan Lloyd and Jane Lloyd.

  The parents are members of Trinity church, their connection being with All Saints chapel. Fraternally Mr. Whitaker is connected with the Masons and with American Lodge, No. 52, K. P. His military service covers duty with the Second Company of the Governor’s Foot Guard. He has worked his way upward entirely unassisted and has gained a position among the best known lawyers of New Haven. His preparation of cases is always thorough and exhaustive and his ability is manifest in the clearness and force with which he presents his cause, in the strength of his argument and in the many favorable verdicts which he has won
 
 

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