Background
Chenery, William Ludlow was born on June 26, 1884 in Caroline County, Virginia, United States. Son of James Hollis and Ida Burnley (Taylor) Chenery.
Chenery, William Ludlow was born on June 26, 1884 in Caroline County, Virginia, United States. Son of James Hollis and Ida Burnley (Taylor) Chenery.
Bachelor of Arts, Randolph-Macon College, 1907, Doctor of Laws, 1953. Fellow sociology, University of Chicago, 1908-1909. Research fellow Chicago School Civics, 1909.
Reporter and special writer Chicago Evening Post, 1910-1914. In charge editorial page Rocky Mountain News, 1914, column conductor and editorial writer, Chicago Herald, 1914-1918. Associate editor The Survey since 1919.
Associate editor New York Globe, 1921-1923.
Editorial writer New York Herald, 1923. Managing editor Telegram-Mail, 1924.
Editor Collier’s Weekly, 1925-1943, publisher, 1943-1950. In charge of labor publicity for United States Committee on Public Information, 1918, and representative at Paris, France, 1918-1919.
President, Pelham New York board of education, 1937.
Member Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa. Independent.; Clubs: Century, University, Dutch Treat (New York City).
Married Dai Consuelo Smith, April. Married second, Margaret Elizabeth Miller, May 23, 1928. Children: Elsa Madeira (deceased), Peter Jaspersen, Burnley, Janet.