Background
Robinson, George Thomas was born on February 23, 1868 in in England. Son of William and Mary Ann (Hadley) Robinson.
Robinson, George Thomas was born on February 23, 1868 in in England. Son of William and Mary Ann (Hadley) Robinson.
Came to the United States, 1882. Education common schools, night schools and correspondent school.
1 son, Earle Barry. Began with Cambria Steel Company (now Bethlehem Steel Company), 1891, and was made superintendent mines same company, 1901. Entered business for self, 1912, after having organized the Valley Coal Company, Central Coal Company, Citizens Coal Company, Dixonville Coal Company, and other coal companies. Now president Cambria-Stafford Coal Company, Robinson Motor Company, Dixonville Coal Company, Citizens Coal Company.
Secretary-treasurer Johnstown Retail Coal Producers’ Association.
Vice-president and director Johnstown Finance & Loan Company With United States Fuel Administration, 1917-1919.
Member of the board of directors Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital (chairman finance committee), Johnstown Young Men's Christian Association. Member Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers’ Association, Johnstown Chamber Commerce (ex-president), Pennsylvania Society of New New New York Mason, Knights of Pythias.
Clubs: Rotary (ex-president), Sunnehama Country.
Married Laura Adelia Barry, August 4, 1892.