Background
Richards, Ralph Strother was born on March 4, 1881 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William K. and Ida Katherine (Jones) Richards.
Richards, Ralph Strother was born on March 4, 1881 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William K. and Ida Katherine (Jones) Richards.
Student in public schools.
Clerk Pennsylvania R.R., June 1898-May 1904. In coal brokerage business, May 1904-October 1914. Member Pittsburgh Stock Exchange, October 1914-May 1919.
Partner Holmes, Bulkley & Wardrop, May 1919-April 1922. Partner Kay Richards & corporation since April 1922. Director Penn Central Airlines.
President Associate Stock Exchanges.
Clubs: Duquesne, Edgeworth, Allegheny Country, Rolling Rock.
Married Carolyn McClurg Snowdon, December 30, 1908. Children: Snowdon, Mary E., Ralph S., Junior.