Background
Wiley, William Ogden was born on December 27, 1862 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles and Julia (Halsted) Wiley.
Wiley, William Ogden was born on December 27, 1862 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles and Julia (Halsted) Wiley.
Student New York University, 1878-1880. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1882, Master of Arts, 1887.
Engaged in business as clerk in commission dry goods, 1882-1890. With John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated., publishers, since 1890, president, 1925-1941, chairman of board, 1941-1956.
Member Society Engineering Education (treasurer 1907-1942. Member), Theta Xi.; Clubs: Columbia University, Engineers (New New York
Married Kate Root Quimby, April. Children: Cynthia (Mistress Hamilton Doctorate. Darby), Julia Halsted (Mistress John Porter Gilbert).