Background
Davies, William Rupert was born on September 12, 1879 in Welshpool, N. Wales. Son of Walter John and Janet (Robertson) Davies.
Davies, William Rupert was born on September 12, 1879 in Welshpool, N. Wales. Son of Walter John and Janet (Robertson) Davies.
Educated Oldford (N. Wales) Grammar School. Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) Queen’s University, 1947. F.R.S.A. m. Florence Mackay (deceased).
Removed to Canada, 1894. Owner and publisher Kingston (Ontario) Whig-Standard, President Brookland Company Ltd. Broadcasting Corporation, Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, 1920-1921.
President Canadian Press, 1939-1942. Honorary chairman Canadian Section, Commonwealth Press Union.
Member Canadian Senate. High sheriff nominate of Montgomeryshire, Wales, 1951.
Married second, Margaret E. McAdoo. Children: Fred R. (deceased), Arthur L., Robertson.