Background
Cornish, George Anthony was born on September 22, 1901 in Demopolis, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward Seymour and Martha (Graves) Cornish.
Cornish, George Anthony was born on September 22, 1901 in Demopolis, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward Seymour and Martha (Graves) Cornish.
Bachelor of Arts Alabama, 1921.
Reporter, Birmingham (Alabama) Age-Herald, 1921-1923; with, New York Herald Tribune, 1923-1960; managing editor, New York Herald Tribune, 1941-1952; executive editor, New York Herald Tribune, 1952-1960; editor-in-chief, Encyclopedia International, 1960-1965; editor-in-chief, Encyclopedia Americana, 1965-1970; member usage panel, American Heritage Dictionay, 1968-1989.
Member Dutch Treat Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Phi.
Married Constance Brown. Children: Edward Seymour, Robert Mangum.