Background
Dealey, George Bannerman was born on September 18, 1859 in Manchester, England. Son of George and Mary Ann (Nellins) Dealey.
Dealey, George Bannerman was born on September 18, 1859 in Manchester, England. Son of George and Mary Ann (Nellins) Dealey.
Educated primary schools, Liverpool, England, and primary and night schools, Galveston, Texas. Came to the United States, 1870. Doctor of Laws, Southern Methodist U., 1921, Austin College, 1924, University of Missouri, 1925.
Began with Galveston News, October 12, 1874, as office boy. Promoted through various grades and was business manager and manager Dallas News, 1885-1906. Vice-president and general manager A. H. Belo & Company, publications Galveston News, Dallas News and other newspapers, 1906-1920.
President and general manager same, 1920-1926. Purchased controlling interest and reorganized A. H. Belo & Company, July 1926. President A. H. Belo Corporation, 1926-1940.
Chairman of the Board A. H. Belo Corporation, publications Dallas Morning News and Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide. Part owners of Radio Station WFAA and KGKO. President G. B. Dealey Land Company, West Commerce Realty Company President Family Service, Dallas.
Director Children’s Hospital of Texas. Dallas; chairman of the executive committee Richmond Freeman.
Member Navy League of the United States. Member Dallas Big Brothers, Salesmanship. Member Red Cross of Constantine.
Clubs: Critic, Athletic, Country (honorary. Member), Knife and Fork, Salesmanship of Dallas (honorary).
Married Olivia Allen, April. Children: Annie, Fannie, Walter Allen (deceased), Edward Musgrove, Mary.