Background
Thompson, Fred Lawrence was born on February 1, 1872 in near Grendview, Edgar County, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Taylor and Mima J. (McDonald) Thompson.
Thompson, Fred Lawrence was born on February 1, 1872 in near Grendview, Edgar County, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Taylor and Mima J. (McDonald) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer, University of Illinois, 1896.
Entered engineering corporations I.C. Railroad as chainman, 1896. Rodman, 1896-1899, assistant engineer, 1899-1903, roadmaster, 1903-1907, assistant engineer of bridges, 1907-1910, engineer of bridges and buildings, 1910-1913, was engineer of construction, 1913-1914, assistant chief engineer, 1914-1918, chief engineer, 1918-1925, vice president since February 1, 1925, all with I.C. Railroad
Member Western Society Engineers, American Railway Engineering Association. Clubs: Engineers, South Shore Country.
Married Maude Nellie Martin, November 21, 1900. Children: Donna, Ruth.