Background
Ripley, Charles Trescott was born on April 20, 1886 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Perce and Harriet (Konantz) Ripley.
Ripley, Charles Trescott was born on April 20, 1886 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Perce and Harriet (Konantz) Ripley.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer, University of Illinois, 1909, honorary Mechanical Engineering, 1912.
Began with A.,T.&San Francisco Railway, Chicago, 1902, chief mechanic engineer, 1922-1938. Chief engineer Technology Board Wrought Steel Wheel Industry, 1938-1946. Now consultant mechanic engineer
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Union League, Edgewater.
Inventor railway devices and manufacturing machinery.
Married Mabel Thomson, April. Children: Charles Purcell, Barbara Ann, Trescott.