Jefferson Monroe Levy

Jefferson Monroe Levy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1915
Preceded by	Herbert Parsons
Succeeded by	Michael F. Farley
Constituency	13th district (1911–1913) 14th district (1913–1915)
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901
Preceded by	Richard C. Shannon
Succeeded by	Oliver H.P. Belmont
Constituency	13th district
Personal details
Born	April 16, 1852 New York City, US
Died	March 6, 1924(1924-03-06) (aged 71) New York City, US
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	New York University Law School
Occupation	Lawyer

Jefferson Monroe Levy (April 16, 1852 – March 6, 1924) was a three-term U.S. Congressman from New York, a leader of the New York Democratic Party, and a renowned real estate and stock speculator.

In 1879 at the age of 27, he took control of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. His late uncle Uriah P. Levy had purchased the property in 1834, several years after Jefferson's death. Like his uncle, Levy spent a considerable part of his fortune having Monticello and its grounds restored and preserved. In 1923, the property was purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (then known as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation), a privately established group formed to purchase and operate Monticello as a memorial. It has since operated the site and mansion as a house museum. The Levy family privately protected the National Historic Landmark for nearly a century because of their regard for Thomas Jefferson and on behalf of the American people.