Background
Neff, Elmer Hartshorn was born on March 6, 1866 in Clio, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry Clinton and Emily (Hartshorn) Neff.
Neff, Elmer Hartshorn was born on March 6, 1866 in Clio, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry Clinton and Emily (Hartshorn) Neff.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1890, Mechanical Engineering, 1901, awarded citation, 1941.
Isabel (wife of Professor Walter Andrew Curry). Erecting engineer, Edw. F. Allis Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1890-1891.
Designer, Gisholt Machine Company, Madison, Wisconsin, 1891-1892. With Westinghouse interests, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1893. Instructor in mechanic engineering, Purdue University.
With Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, since 1896, manager New York Company, 1897-1937.
Served as; member Montclair (New Jersey) Board Education, 5 years. Member Essex Company (New Jersey) Republican Committee over 30 years. Member Upper Montclair Republican.
Club. An organizer of Machinery. Member S.A.R.; Mason. Clubs: Commonwealth (Upper Montclair).
Married Isabella Cottrell, June 28, 1894.