Background
Sherry, William James was born on August 13, 1899 in Salamanca, New York, United States. Son of William and Bridget (Dunn) Sherry.
Sherry, William James was born on August 13, 1899 in Salamanca, New York, United States. Son of William and Bridget (Dunn) Sherry.
Student, University Notre Dame, 1917-1919; Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1921.
Petroleum geologist, Shaffer Oil & Refining Company, 1921-1923; oil producer, since 1923; president, director, Sherry Petroleum Corporation, Tulsa, since 1931; president, director, Rock Creek Oil Corporation, 1953-1959. Member Tulsa Utility Board, 1950-1953.
President Eastern Oklahoma Arthritis Foundation, 1949-1953. President Tulsa Catholic Community Center, 1951-1970, St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, 1969-1972. Vice president National Council Alcoholism, 1966.
Trustee Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1954-1959. Trustee St. Gregory's College. Board governors University Notre Dame Foundation, Oklahoma State University Foundation Served with United States Army, 1918.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists., American Institute of Mining, American Petroleum Institute, Indiana Petroleum Association, Tulsa Geological Society, University Notre Dame Alumni Association (director 1951-1953, vice president 1953), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association (vice president 1966), American Legion. Clubs: Knights of Columbus, Tulsa.
Married Margaret Harrington, October 2, 1928. Children: Patricia, Margaret, Mary, William James, Anne, Jane, Teresa, Richard J.