Background
Gaylord, Truman Penfield was born on February 15, 1871 in Shelby, Michigan, United States. Son of Edward B. and Maranda Gaylord.
Gaylord, Truman Penfield was born on February 15, 1871 in Shelby, Michigan, United States. Son of Edward B. and Maranda Gaylord.
Preparatory education Allen Academy, Chicago, 1886-1889. Studied University Michigan, 1889-1892. Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering, Armour Institute Technology, 1894.
Assistant professor of electrical engineering, Armour Institute Technology, 1894-1898. Engineer, Commonwealth Edison Company, 1898-1900. Engineer sales, later acting vice president, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, 1900-1929, vice president, since 1929.
Vice president Interboro Improvement Company.
Member Pittsburgh Chamber Commerce (president), Pennsylvania State Chamber Commerce (directory).
Married Helen Ross-Lewin, 1903. Children: Katharine (deceased), Marion Helen.