Background
Ripley, Lauren William was born on April 27, 1864 in Sacramento, California, United States. Son of Captain James Madison and Harriet (Adams) Ripley.
Ripley, Lauren William was born on April 27, 1864 in Sacramento, California, United States. Son of Captain James Madison and Harriet (Adams) Ripley.
Educational public schools, Sacramento.
Assistant librarian, Sacramento City Library, 1881-1900, librarian, 1900-1921. Engaged in bookselling business since 1921. Also librarian of Sacramento County Free Library since 1908.
Organized the first county free library in California Trustee California State Library until abolition of the board in 1921.
Member California library association, American Library Association, National Education Association, Native Sons of the Golden West.
Married Harryette Nelson, of Sacramento, 1903.