Background
Ryerson, W. Newton was born on September 29, 1902 in New York City. Son of William Newton and Martha (Taft) Ryerson.
Ryerson, W. Newton was born on September 29, 1902 in New York City. Son of William Newton and Martha (Taft) Ryerson.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Yale University, 1925.
Cadet engineer to personnel supervisor, Philadelphia Gas Works Company, 1927-1944; various positions, Sun Oil Corporation, Philadelphia, 1944-1967; director placement, Vermont Technology College, Randolph Center, Vermont, 1967-1982; executive director, Randolph Chamber of Commerce, 1983-1991. Board member Green Mountain Economics Development Corporation, 1986-1990. Visiting instructor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1962-1968.
Vice president Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) School Board, 1956-1962. Chairman troop Boy Scouts American, Swarthmore, 1952-1955. Member Republican Committee, Swarthmore, 1951-1955.
Junior warden Trinity Church Vestry, Swarthmore, 1953-1956. Member Appalachian Mountain Club, Tau Alpha Pi.
Married Jean Hamilton, May 15, 1936 (deceased September 1973). Children: Timothy (deceased), Amy Ryerson Borer, Marjorie, William N. Married Henriette Keil, July 13, 1974 (deceased November 1992).