William Porter Spurgeon

Background

Spurgeon, William Porter was born on November 29, 1867 in Norwich, England. Son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Porter) Spurgeon.

Education

Came to the United States. 1881; education public and private schools.

Career

With New York Press, 1888-1889. With Washington Post, 1894-1913, managing editor same, 1907-1913. Editor Washington Herald, 1914-1916.

Again managing editor Washington Post, January since 1917.

Appointed commissioner to China and Japan for Parish Priest International Exposition, 1913.

Achievements

• William Porter Spurgeon has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Mary J. Turner, September 1, 1896 (died 1917).