Paul Ashley Chase

Paul Ashley Chase (February 5, 1878 – April 17, 1946) was one of the founding executives, first auditor, Assistant Secretary of the corporation, and comptroller for Warner Brothers Pictures.

Biography He was born in Churubusco, Indiana, on February 5, 1878. He spent his youth and young manhood in Leroy, Illinois, where his father, George Boyd Chase, owned and operated a jewelry store. His first job was as a telegrapher for a railroad company. However, he had a natural aptitude for numbers and eventually became the traveling auditor for the Erie Railroad. He was survived by his second wife, Hellen, and his daughter Esta Miller from his first wife Alice, who died in 1927. He was also survived by grandchildren Diana Miller and Kristina Miller. He had several great-grandchildren born after his death, including Karen Forster, Craig Forster, Michael McGee and Robert Bourell.