Henry Newton Ess III ’42

Henry died in NYC on Oct. 27, 2000, after a long illness. He was a trust and estates partner at the New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, where he spent his entire law career.

Coming to Princeton from the Hill School, Henry majored in history, graduating with highest honors. He won the Lawrence Hutton prize in history, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and was a member of Gateway Club. After earning his LLB at Harvard in 1944, he joined Sullivan & Cromwell.

Before becoming pres. of the Princeton Club of New York, Henry served as a director for more than 10 years. He was also a director of the New York County Lawyers Assn. He never married.

To the family and friends of this distinguished member of the legal profession, the class offers its sincere sympathies.

The Class of 1942