Background
Ritts, Leonard Chase was born on August 5, 1889 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John V. and Irene C. (Blakslee) Ritts.
Ritts, Leonard Chase was born on August 5, 1889 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John V. and Irene C. (Blakslee) Ritts.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1912.
Bank, Butler, Pennsylvania, 1912-1914. Assistant to national bank examiner, Pittsburgh District, 1914-1915. Cashier, Lyndora National Bank, Lyndora, Pennsylvania, 1915-1919.
Vice-president and treasurer Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1920-1928.
Vice-president and treasurer Devonian Oil Corporation, Tulsa, 1925-1941, president, director, 1941-1948. Director National Bank of Tulsa, Okla, Natural Gas Company.
Served in the United States Navy, 1918. Mason (32 degree, Knights Templar, Shriner). Clubs: Tulsa, Southern Hills Country (Tulsa).
Married Gladys Clark, June 28, 1917. Children: Marcia C., Leonard Chase, Clerk Butler County National.