Background
Buren,, William Ralph Van was born on August 21, 1914 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of William Ralph and Hilda (Schmelz) Van Buren.
Buren,, William Ralph Van was born on August 21, 1914 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of William Ralph and Hilda (Schmelz) Van Buren.
Bachelor of Science, College William and Mary, 1938.
Secretary, director, treasurer Aberdeen Company. Secretary, director, treasurer Piedmont Cablevision Company, Virginia, Newport News Cablevision Company, Hampton Rds. Music Corporation, Southern Colorprint Corporation, Hampton Rds.
Broadcasting corporation. President, treasurer, director Hampton Rds. Cellular Telephone corporation.
President, treasurer, news editor, director Daily Press, Inc.
Board directors Hampton General Hospital, Peninsula Economic Development Council, Salvation Army, Hampton Rds. chapter American Red Cross. Vice president Future of Hampton Rds. Chairman peninsula fund drive Virginia Symphony Orchestra Served with United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member Virginia Press Association, Southern Newspapers Public Association, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Pi Kappa Alpha Clubs: James River Country, Williamsburg Country, Hampton Yacht, Town Point, Keel.
Married Anna Lee Hite, 1951. Children– William Ralph III, Anna Mary Van Buren McNider.