Background
Fitzpatrick, William Henry was born on May 23, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Harry William and Clara Mary (Bertel) Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, William Henry was born on May 23, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Harry William and Clara Mary (Bertel) Fitzpatrick.
Student, Tulane University, 1930-1932.
Reporter, New Orleans Item, 1933-1935; reporter, Times-Picayune, New Orleans, 1935-1940; city editor, New Orleans States, 1940-1941; managing editor, New Orleans States, 1941-1945; editor, New Orleans States, 1945-1952; associate editor, Wall Street Journal, New York City, 1952-1960; editor, Ledger Star, Norfolk, Virginia, 1960-1971; executive editor, board director, Landmark Communications Inc., Norfolk, 1971-1975. Vice president, board directors The Times-Picayune Public Company, 1948-1952.
Member of the board visitors Tulane University, 1953-1964. Trustee Woodberry Forest (Virginia) School, 1975-1981. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945, PTO. Member Louisiana Club (New Orleans), Boston Club (New Orleans), Racquet and Tennis Club (New York City), Biltmore Forest Club (North Carolina), Princess Anne Country Club, Norfolk Yacht.
Married Francis Westfeldt, August 31, 1940. Children: William Whitfield, Peter Bryan (deceased), Vaughan Owen, Francis James Gasquet.