Background
Williamson,, Warren Pyatt was born on May 10, 1900 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Warren Pyatt and Mary (Thompson) Williamson.
broadcasting company executive
Williamson,, Warren Pyatt was born on May 10, 1900 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Warren Pyatt and Mary (Thompson) Williamson.
Student, University Michigan, 1923. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Youngstown State University, 1990.
Founder WKBN Broadcasting Corporation, Youngstown, 1926, president, since 1926. Operating radio stations WKBN, since 1926, WKBN-FM, since 1947, television station WKBN-television, since 1953.
Member, president Youngstown Board Education, 1940-1967. Board directors Regional Growth Foundation. President Mahoning Valley History Society.
Trustee Creative Commons Choffin Estate Trust. Served with United States Army, 1918-1919. Member National Association Broadcasters, Ohio Association Broadcasters (past president), Radio Pioneers, Youngstown Chamber of Commerce (director 1946-1968, award for civic leadership 1978) Clubs: Masons, Shriners, Elks, Youngstown, Youngstown Country.
Duquesne Hunting and Fishing (Britt, Ontario, Canada). Spring Creek Hunting and Fishing (Kane, Pennsylvania). Rockwell Springs Trout (Castalia, Ohio).
Married Isabel DeNio, February 6, 1924. Children: Barbara (Mistress David Stewart) (deceased), Warren Pyatt III, Joseph Dallas World War II.