Background
Thayer, Benjamin Bowditch was born on October 20, 1862 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Bowditch and Lucy W. (Phipps) Thayer.
Thayer, Benjamin Bowditch was born on October 20, 1862 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Bowditch and Lucy W. (Phipps) Thayer.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Lawrence Scientific School (Harvard), 1885.
Began in employ Anaconda Copper Mining Company, 1885, of which was president, 1908, until its absorption, 1915, by the Amalgamated Copper Company. President Raritan Copper Works, Anaconda Sales Company, Electrolytic Zinc Process Company, Santiago Mining Сompany. Vice president Anaconda Copper Mining Company, International Smelting Company, Potrerillos Railway Company, Andes Copper Mining Company, Chile Copper Company, Chile Exploration Company.
Member Naval Consultant Board, 1915 (chairman).
Married Marie C. Renouard, January 29, 1890.