Background
Kemsley,, William George was born on April 11, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William G. and Verna (Smith) Kemsley.
Kemsley,, William George was born on April 11, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William G. and Verna (Smith) Kemsley.
Student, Columbia University, 1949. Student, Wayne State University, 1952. Bachelor, Charter Oak College, 1984.
Administrative director Archives of America Art, Detroit, 1958-1960. Freelance writer, consultant, 1960-1961. Assistant to president Detroit Bolt & Nut Company, 1961-1964.
Executive vice president Corporation Annual Reports, Incorporated, New York York City, 1964-1968. Proprietor WKA Corporation Graphics, 1968-1979. Executive editor, public Backpacker magazine, 1972-1980.
President Foot Trails Publications, Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1980. Treasurer, partner AMG Energy, Inc., Hackensack, New Jersey, since 1983.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member Explorers Club, Appalachian Mountain Club, American Hiking Society (founder).
Married Joyce Click Jensen. Children from previous marriage: Molly O., Katie, William George, Andrew, Maggie, Diane Amelia.