Background
Blethen, William Kingsley was born on July 8, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Clarance Brettun and Rae (Kingsley) Blethen.
Blethen, William Kingsley was born on July 8, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Clarance Brettun and Rae (Kingsley) Blethen.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1936.
Associate public Seattle Times, 1937-1943, 1945-1948, public since 1949.
Served as Lieutenant, United States Navy Reserve, 1943-1945. Clubs: Rainier, Athletic, University, Yacht (Seattle).
Married second, Ruth Schoenfeld, March 11, 1956. Children by previous marriage: William Kingsley, Robert Calvert.