Leighton E. Orr

Background

Orr, Leighton E. was born on February 11, 1907 in Pittsburgh. Son of James A. and May M. (McEwen) Orr.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Pittsburgh, 1928.

Career

Physical tester, Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory, 1930-1936; head physical testing, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, 1936-1972; private practice glass consultant, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, since 1972. Patentee in glass fabrication.

Achievements

• Leighton E. Orr has been listed as a noteworthy Glass consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Allegheny History Society, Tarentum, 1986-1991. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (life).

Interests

• Avocation: traveling.

Connections

Married Mary N. Orr, October 1, 1932 (deceased June 1982). Children: Thomas L., Betsy Ann. Married Margaret W. Orr, October 16, 1982.

Father:

James A. Orr

Mother:

May M. (McEwen) Orr

Spouse:

Margaret W. Orr

Spouse:

Mary N. Orr

child:

Betsy Ann Orr

child:

Thomas L. Orr