Background
Billingsley, Sherman was born on March 10, 1900 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert and Emily (Collingsworth) Billingsley.
Billingsley, Sherman was born on March 10, 1900 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert and Emily (Collingsworth) Billingsley.
Educated grade schools in Oklahoma.
Successively owner confectionery, cigar, grocery and dug stores in Houston, Charleston, West Virginia, Seattle, Omaha, Detroit, New York City. Entered into building and real estate business New York City. Built house and garages Billingsley Terrace, Bronx, New York.
Acquired interest in Stork Club, 1934, bought partners’ shares, managing director to 1965. President Cigogne, Inc., perfume and cologne, since 1947. With Stern-Merritt County, New York.
Head, star ABC show Stork Club.
Author articles on night clubs and restaurants for Encyclopedia British. Contributor to periodicals.
Member Order Kentucky Colonels (Colonel). Clubs: New York Athletic, Wingfoot Golf, Atlantic Beach, Manhattan, Lido Country, Madison Square Garden, Lake Placid.
Married Hazel Donnelly, August 25, 1924. Children: Jacqueline, Barbara, Shermane.