Background
Ranney, George Alfred was born on May 30, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George Alfred and Cornelia (Williams) Ranney.
lawyer steel company executive
Ranney, George Alfred was born on May 30, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George Alfred and Cornelia (Williams) Ranney.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1934; Bachelor of Laws, Yale, 1939.
Member firm, Sidley, Austin, Burgess & Smith, Chicago, 1939-1962; vice president, general counsel, Inland Steel Company, Chicago, 62-68; senior vice president, Inland Steel Company, 1968-1971; vice chairman, Inland Steel Company, 1971-1977; also director, Inland Steel Company.
Trustee University of Chicago Served as First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations.
Married Nora Ryerson, June 18, 1938 (deceased March 1987). Children: George Alfred, Edward R., David M., Nancy R. (Mistress David F. Levi).