William Skelly was an entrepreneur who made his fortune in the oil business and was a major promoter of the aviation industry. He was born in June 10, 1878 and his net worth is estimated to be around $1.2 billion. Skelly was a pioneer in the oil industry and was responsible for the development of many oil fields in Oklahoma. He was also a major investor in the aviation industry, helping to fund the development of the first commercial airline in the United States. Skelly's legacy lives on today as his investments have helped to shape the modern aviation industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
An entrepreneur who made his wealth in the oil business and promoted the aviation industry.
Before Fame
His first job was in grammar school selling newspapers.
Trivia
He owned the KVOO-AM radio station, which came to be known as the Voice of Oklahoma. He co-founded the first International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa in 1923.
Family Life
He was the child of William and Mary Jane Sweatman Skelly.
Associated With
He and Jerry Jones both did business in the oil industry and made large profits.
