Background
Gurley, William Fitzhugh was born on April 30, 1861 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of William Henry Fitzhugh and Elizabeth Scott (Rittenhouse) Gurley.
Gurley, William Fitzhugh was born on April 30, 1861 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of William Henry Fitzhugh and Elizabeth Scott (Rittenhouse) Gurley.
Education common schools.
Admitted to bar, 1886, and began practice at Omaha. Made speeches throughout the West in presidential campaign of 1896. Chairman Nebraska delegation Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, 1900.
Delivered Grant oration, Galena, Illinois, 1903.
Oration at dedication of Lewis and Clark Monument, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, 1904. Has spoken in leading cities of the country on legal, political and literature subjects.
Married Elizabeth Buckey, June 12, 1890.