Background
Coleman, Charles Philip was born on March 28, 1865 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of William Wheeler and Ellen Gibbons (Hiss) Coleman.
Coleman, Charles Philip was born on March 28, 1865 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of William Wheeler and Ellen Gibbons (Hiss) Coleman.
Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1888.
Nelson S. Rulison, 2d P.E. bishop of Pennsylvania, January 27, 1891. Children—Douglas Rulison, Leighton Hammond. With Lehigh Valley R.R., in various capacities, 1888-1897.
Purchasing agent and assistant to president, Bethlehem Steel Company, 1897-1898. General purchasing agent, Lehigh Valley R.R., 1898-1903. Secretary-treasurer Singer Sewing Machine Company, 1903-1910.
President Saurer Motor Company, 1910, International Motor Company, 1911-1913. Vice president International Steam Pump Company, 1913, co-receiver and receiver, 1914-1916. Vice president Worthington Pump & Machinery Corporation (reorganization of International Steam Pump Company), 1916-1918, president since 1918.
Also president Worthington Company, Inc., Henry R. Worthington.
Married Helen Douglas, d. Children: Douglas Rulison, Leighton Hammond.