Background
Collins, Bertrand Robson Torsey was born on November 10, 1866 in York, Maine, United States. Son of John (Doctor of Divinity) and Laura Smith (Horne) C.
Collins, Bertrand Robson Torsey was born on November 10, 1866 in York, Maine, United States. Son of John (Doctor of Divinity) and Laura Smith (Horne) C.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1888.
Began as instructor in mechanic engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1888. Mechanic engineer, Spray Engineering Company, since 1912, also vice president
Served as ensign United States Navy, Spanish-American War. General manager Technology steamer Cadet, 1893, to the World’s Fair, Chicago. Member American Society Mechanics
Engineers.
Clubs: Chestnut Hill Golf (Brookline), Great Chebeague Golf of Maine (secretary, treasurer and directory).
Married Katharine Greer, of Chicago, June 20, 1900. Children: Dorothea, Katharine, Sallie.