Background
Oakley, Seymour Adams was born on December 18, 1869 in Shandaken, New York, United States. Son of John Hoyt and Armeda Helen (Hood) Oakley.
Oakley, Seymour Adams was born on December 18, 1869 in Shandaken, New York, United States. Son of John Hoyt and Armeda Helen (Hood) Oakley.
Graduated from the high school, Wyoming, Illinois 1888.
Began as reporter on Peoria Herald-Transcript, January 1900. City editor Peoria Journal, 1904-1905. City editor Peoria Star until 1914, editor in chief, since 1914.
Member Illinois Chamber of Commerce (member publicity committee).
Married Grace Mary Sanasace, April. Children: Frederic Russell, Philip Seymour, John Edward.