Background
Ireland, William was born on January 8, 1880 in Chillicothe, Ohio, United States. Son of William Welch and Elizabeth (Pearson) Ireland.
Ireland, William was born on January 8, 1880 in Chillicothe, Ohio, United States. Son of William Welch and Elizabeth (Pearson) Ireland.
Public school education.
Began as cartoonist with Chillicothe Daily News, 1897. With Chillicothe News-Advertiser, 1899, Columbus Evening Dispatch, since 1899.
Mason.
Married Florence Sayre, June 27, 1906. Children: Ruth Winters, Elizabeth Pearson.