Walter M. Jeffords Sr.

Walter Morrison Jeffords Sr. (August 8, 1883 – September 28, 1960) was a successful Investment banker and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses who, in partnership with his wife's uncle, Samuel Riddle, purchased and operated Faraway Farm near Lexington Kentucky where they stood Man o' War.^[1]

Walter M. Jeffords
Born	August 8, 1883 (1883-08-08) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died	September 28, 1960 (1960-09-29) (aged 77) Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, United States
Education	Yale University
Occupation(s)	Businessman, Thoroughbred horse owner/breeder
Known for	Exemplar of Racing, Faraway Farm
Board member of	National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred Club of America
Spouse	Sarah Dobson Fiske
Children	Walter M. Jeffords Jr.

Jeffords is one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.^[2]

His former estate is now Ridley Creek State Park.