Background
Mckeen, Benjamin was born on January 23, 1864 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of William Riley and Ann (Crawford) M.
Mckeen, Benjamin was born on January 23, 1864 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of William Riley and Ann (Crawford) M.
Attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1881-1882. Mechanical Engineering, Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, 1885.
Josephine. Entered service of Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad (now Pennsylvania Railroad), September 25, 1885, as draftsman. Later rodman and resident engineer, 1886-1887, engineer maintenance of way, Logansport division, 1887-1894. Superintendent Peoria and Saint Louis divisions of same railroad, 1894-1901.
Superintendent Chicago terminal division, Pennsylvania Lincolnshire West. of Pittsburgh, with office at Chicago, 1902-1903.
General manager Vandalia Railroad, Saint Louis, 1903-1912. Appointed general manager Pennsylvania Lincolnshire West of Pittsburgh, January 1, 1913, vice president same, 1917-1920, vice president Southwestern Region, 1920, vice president Pennsylvania Railroad System, 1925-1934 (retired).
Director Mississippi Valley Trust Company.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers.
Married Anna Massie Strong, October 20, 1891.
