Walter K. Birdsall was born in Jersey City, N. J., on the 2d of January, 1869, and received his education in that city, attending Public School No. 1 and the Jersey City High School. He was graduated from Yale University in the class of 1891, and during his senior year there took a year's course in elementary law in the Yale Law School. Subsequently he spent four Years in the office of William A. Lewis, as a student, and was admitted to the New Jersey bar at the February term of the Supreme Court in 1895, Since then he has been actively and successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Jersey City.

In politics Mr. Bird sall is a Republican. He has taken an active interest in the affairs of his party, has contribute largely to its success, and among its younger members is recognized as a leader. On May 1, 1899, he was appointed a member of the Board of Edu-cation of Jersey City for a term of two years, and is now serving in that capacity with the same marked ability which he leas displayed in professional life.

He is a member of Jersey City Lodge, No. 74, Free and Accepted Masons, of William T. Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, of the Zeta Psi Greek  Letter fraternity, and of the University Club. He was formerly a member of the Palma Club of Jersey City.

Mr. Birdsall is a prominent, patriotic, and public spirited citizen. He has already achieved a high reputation, and through his liberality, integrity of character, and activity is universally esteemed and respected.