Background
Roebling, Ferdinand William was born on September 29, 1878 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ferdinand W. and Margaret G. (Allison) Roebling.
Roebling, Ferdinand William was born on September 29, 1878 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ferdinand W. and Margaret G. (Allison) Roebling.
Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh, 1901.
Began as engineer with John A. Roebling Sons Company, manufacturers wire and wire rope, Trenton, 1901, assistant secretary and treasurer, 1905-1917, secretary and treasurer, 1917-1926, president, since 1926. Vice president First Mechanics National Bank, Standard Fire Insurance Company Trustee Pomfret (Connecticut) School.
Married Ruth Metcalf, October 4, 1905. Children: Joseph M., Ferdinand West. 3d.