Background
White, James Gilbert was born on August 29, 1861 in Milroy, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review Johann Wolfgang and Mary Miller (Beaver) White.
capitalist contractor engineer
White, James Gilbert was born on August 29, 1861 in Milroy, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review Johann Wolfgang and Mary Miller (Beaver) White.
Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State College, 1882, Master of Arts, 1884. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1885.
1 son, James Dugald. Instructor physics in charge of Department, University of Nebraska, 1885-1887. President Western Engineering Company, 1887-1890. With Edison United Manufacturing Company, 1890.
In business as contractor, engineer and investment banker since 1890.
Established, J. G. White & Limited company, London, 1900.
Member American Institute of Elctrical Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Pennsylvania Society, New York Electrical Society, The Pilgrims, South.R.
Married Maud Mullon, December 15, 1886.