Edward Joseph Connors

Background

Connors, Edward Joseph was born on May 4, 1892 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of James J. and Anna E. (McManus) Connors.

Career

Station helper, New York City R.R., 1907; clerical and supervisory positions, New York City R.R., 1908-1915; yardmaster, New York City R.R., 1916-1918; wage schedule expert, United States R.R. Administration, 1918-1920; examiner, United States R.R. Labor Board, 1920-1922; assistant to vice president, Union Pacific Railroad, 1923-1937; assistant to president, Union Pacific Railroad, 1937-1941; vice president in charge of operations, Union Pacific Railroad, 1941-1945; vice president, Union Pacific Railroad, 1945-1958. Member National Conference on railroad labor, wages, working conditions, employment, retirement and coordination. Director transport personnel and rail operations Office Defense Transportation, 1944-1945.

Advisory to President United States on R.R. labor problems, February-July, 1945.

Achievements

• Edward Joseph Connors has been listed as a noteworthy railway official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Omaha Club, Union League (Chicago).

Connections

Married Cornelia Krueger, November 28, 1918. 1 child, Edward K.

Father:

James J. Connors

Mother:

Anna E. (McManus) Connors

Spouse:

Cornelia Krueger

child:

Edward K. Connors