Background
Birney, Lawrence Preston was born on June 24, 1917 in Bucklin, Kansas, United States. Son of Joseph William and Nellie (Gardiner) Birney.
Birney, Lawrence Preston was born on June 24, 1917 in Bucklin, Kansas, United States. Son of Joseph William and Nellie (Gardiner) Birney.
Bachelor of Arts Kansas, 1939. Postgraduate, American University, 1940. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1954.
Staff member, Griffehagen & Association, Chicago, 1940-1947; industrial relations manager, Creole Petroleum Corporation, Caracas, Venezuela, 1947-1961; board of directors, Esso Libya, Tripoli, Libya, 1961-1965; senior executive employee relations, Esso InterAmerica, Coral Gables, Florida, 1965-1978.
Member Royal Palm Yacht Country Club.
Married Regina Morton, October 4, 1942 (dec.Dec. 1968) married Phyllis Cox, May 16, 1970. Children: Valerie, Lynne, Lawrence.