Background
Dillon, Paul Washington was born on June 3, 1883 in Sterling, Illinois, United States. Son of Washington Moorehead and Sarah Jane (Martin) Dillon.
Dillon, Paul Washington was born on June 3, 1883 in Sterling, Illinois, United States. Son of Washington Moorehead and Sarah Jane (Martin) Dillon.
Student Shattuck Military Academy, Faribault, Minnesota, 1901-1903.
With Northwestern Steel & Wire Company (formerly Northwestern Barb Wire Company), director, 1909-1980, president, 1920-1938, 40-51, treasurer 1921-1948, Chairman of the Board, 1938-1979, chairman emeritus, 1979-1980. Director Northwestern Products Corporation, Sterling, Illinois.
Served as captain United States Army, World War I. Clubs: Rock River Country (Sterling).
Married Crete Blackman, November 16, 1904 (deceased). Children: Crete Blackman (Mistress John West. Bowman) (deceased), Margaret (Mistress Goddard), Washington Martin.