Background
Parry, Charles Thomas was born on September 15, 1821 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Hoffline) Parry.
Parry, Charles Thomas was born on September 15, 1821 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Hoffline) Parry.
General supt; director National.
Member firm M. Baird & Company (became Burnham, Parry, Williams & Company 1873), 1867, installed labor saving devices, began practice of having complete drawings of locomotives prepared in advance of construction, primarily responsible for introduction of piece-work system. Member Franklin Institute (member board of managers for 1 year).