Background
Sammons, William Henry was born on February 16, 1861 in Hokah, Minnesota, United States. Son of Marcus C. and Susan (Spence) Sammons.
Sammons, William Henry was born on February 16, 1861 in Hokah, Minnesota, United States. Son of Marcus C. and Susan (Spence) Sammons.
Educated Bailey’s College, Keokuk, Iowa.
Began as bookkeeper with lumber company, Saint James, Minnesota, 1880. With Perkins Brothers Company, publications Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, since 1882, president since 1914. President Journal-Tribune Publishing corporation since 1941.
Director Terminal Grain Elevator Company, Northwestern Dock & Transfer Company, Sioux City and New Orleans Barge Lincolnshire, Incorporated.
Home: 1507 Jackson Boulevard Office: The Journal, Sioux City, Iowa.
Married Clara L. Perkins, October 2, 1895. Children: Louise J. (Mistress H. G. Freese), Elizabeth.