Neile Fassett Towner

Background

Towner, Neile Fassett was born on August 11, 1875 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of James Ausburn and Annie Augusta (Fassett) Towner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, 1896, Doctor of Laws (honorary), 1953.

Career

Ruskin (Mistress Truman Backus Brown). Admitted to New York bar, 1898, and since in practice of law. Receiver United Traction Company of Albany, 1929-1938. trustee, 1938-1943.

Receiver Capitol District Transportation Company of Albany, 1930-1943.

President and director United Traction Company, 1943-1953. Vice-president and director Central Warehouse Corporation of Albany.

Director of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation, State Bank of Albany, Wallingford Steel Company, Havens Electric Company, Waldorf Systems, Incorporated. President Board of Water Supply, Albany, 1926-1935.

President Board of Education, Albany, since 1936.

Trustee Hamilton College, Memorial Hospital Albany, Albany Cemetery Association. Trustee, president Bender Laboratory Albany.

Achievements

• Neile Fassett Towner has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Psi. Clubs: Fort Orange (ex-president), Albany Country, University.

Connections

Married Caroline C. Shutter, November 11, 1902.

Father:

James Ausburn Towner

Mother:

Annie Augusta (Fassett) Towner

Spouse:

Caroline C. Shutter