Background
Neilson, Lewis was born on September 30, 1860 in Florence, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas and Sarah Claypoole (Lewis) Neilson.
Neilson, Lewis was born on September 30, 1860 in Florence, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas and Sarah Claypoole (Lewis) Neilson.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1881.
Began with Pennsylvania Railroad as weighing clerk, Walnut Saint Wharf, June 20, 1881. Assistant receiving clerk and in cashier’s department, to 1882. Stenographer to 4th vice president, Captain J. P. Green, July 16, 1883.
Chief clerk in that office, December, 1885, which he occupied under Captain Green’s several promotions to 1st vice president
Chief clerk to secretary Pennsylvania Railroad, May 1, 1897, and assistant secretary pro tem., May 26, 1897, filling both positions until appointed assistant secretary Pennsylvania Railroad and Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Company, June 1, 1898. Secretary Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Company (now Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad Company), 1901-1930.
Also secretary West. Jersey & Seashore Railroad Company, Northern Central Railway Company, 1910-1930. Was secretary 112 corporations associated with Pennsylvania Railroad President Elmira & Williamsport Railroad, since 1927.
Vice president secretarial department, 1929-1930 (retired).
Director several railway companies.
Member University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association.
Married Clara A. Rosengarten, of Philadelphia, February 8, 1893. Children: Harry R., Mistress Sarah C. Madeira.