Background
Jenney, Ralph E. was born on February 20, 1883 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Royal Almond and Phernia (Hoxsey) Jenney.
Jenney, Ralph E. was born on February 20, 1883 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Royal Almond and Phernia (Hoxsey) Jenney.
A. B., University of Michigan, 1904, Bachelor of Laws, 1906.
1 son, William West. Admitted to Oregon bar, 1906, and began practice at Portland. In practice at San Diego, 1912-1937. Judge The United States of America District Court since 1937.
Lieutenant commander United States Naval Reserve Force.
Delaware Democratic National Convention, Chicago, 1932. Chairman California State Relief Commission, 1936-1937.
Member executive council, National Civil Service Reform League. President California Conference Social Work, 1937-1938.
Director and chairman finance committee California Pacific International Exposition.
Director and 1st vice-president Los Angeles Area War Chest. Director Los Angeles Community Welfare Federation. Member executive committee Los Angeles Council of Social Agencies.
Director League of Nations Association.
Member Board Trustees and Member American, California State and San Diego bar associations, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Colonial Wars, Society of Mayflower Descendants, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi. Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle).; Clubs: Metropolitan, California, Sunset (Los Angeles).
Married Gertrude O’Connor, April.