Background
Neale, Walter was born on January 21, 1873 in Eastville, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Hamilton Smith and Elizabeth Bowdoin (Smith) Neale.
Neale, Walter was born on January 21, 1873 in Eastville, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Hamilton Smith and Elizabeth Bowdoin (Smith) Neale.
Direct descendant in 11th generation of Sir George Yeardley, Colonial governor of Virginia, and in 8th generation of Captain Charles Neale of Virginia. Educated under private tutors and at College William and Mary.
Founder, 1894, and president Neale Public Company. Founder the Conservative Review, 1898. Founder, 1911, and manager Cosmopolitan Press.
Founder, 1912, Neale’s Monthly.
Founder, 1919, and president Authors & Publishers Corporation. Founder, 1921, and president Scenario Supply Corporation.
Married Margaret Ellen Stuart, June 9, 1897. Children: Walter, Emma (Mistress George Slover), John, Charles Smith, Robert East. Lee.