Background
Leysen, Ralph James was born on June 23, 1888 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Jacob P. and Jane (Cassidy) Leysen.
Leysen, Ralph James was born on June 23, 1888 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Jacob P. and Jane (Cassidy) Leysen.
Educated Muscatine schools.
Witcher (Mistress Walter Doctorate. Stockly). Began as reporter on Muscatine Journal, 1905, became city editor and managing editors Managing editor Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, since 1922.
Member Davenport Library Board, Davenport Chapter of America Red Cross. Member board of director Chamber of Commerce. Member board Salvation Army.
Member American Society of Newspaper.
Clubs: Contemporary, History Round Table, Davenport, Outing (Davenport, Iowa).
Married Ann Gault-Witcher, December, 1934.