Allston Burr

Background

Burr, Allston was born on July 3, 1866 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Isaac Tucker and Ann Frances (Hardon) Burr.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1889, honorary Master of Arts, 1931.

Career

With Thompson-Houston Electric Company, Boston, 1889-1893. Treasurer United Electric Securities Company, 1893-1898. Member firm Perry, Coffin & Burr, securities, 1898-1916.

Director of Coffin & Burr.

Achievements

• Allston Burr has been listed as a noteworthy electric power industry executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as alderman of Newton, Massachusetts, 1905-1910. Chairman Boston Chapter American Red Cross, 1916-1921, director Overseer Harvard, term 1931-1937. Clubs: Harvard, Somerset, Tavern, Union, Union Boat (Boston).

Connections

Married Elisabeth Jenks Randolph, June 11, 1898 (died September 1939).