Background
Milnor, Magnus Ryrie was born on August 10, 1914 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of George Sparks and Alice Elizabeth (Ryrie) Milnor.
Milnor, Magnus Ryrie was born on August 10, 1914 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of George Sparks and Alice Elizabeth (Ryrie) Milnor.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1935. Diploma, University Wisconsin School Banking, 1955.
Director Millers' Mutual Insurance Association Illinois, Alton, since 1951, chairman board, 1962-1986. President, director First National Bank & Trust Company, Alton, 1960-1972, chairman, 1972-1985. President, director Bluff City Redevelopment, Inc., since 1969.
Chairman, director First Illinois Bancshares Corporation, Alton, 1974-1985.
President Alton-Wood River chapter American Red Cross, 1947, Alton-Wood River Community Chest, 1953. Campaign chairman Alton-Wood River Area United Fund, 1961, Alton Young Men’s Christian Association, 1973. Trustee, past chairman board trustees Monticello College Foundation, Godfrey, Illinois Served to captain Army of the United States, 1942-1945.
Member Illinois Chamber of Commerce (past director), Delta Psi. Clubs: Missouri Athletic (St. Louis). Lockhaven Country (Alton).
Married Dorothy Mayree Gaines, February 12, 1942. Children– Alice Milnor Norton, George Sparks, II, Sarah Bates.