Background
Weir, Ernest Tener was born on August 1, 1875 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Margaret (Manson) Weir.
Weir, Ernest Tener was born on August 1, 1875 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Margaret (Manson) Weir.
Educated public schools, Pittsburgh.
1 son, David M. World World War II With Braddock Wire Company, 1891. With Oliver Wire Company, 1892. Appointed chief clerk Monongahela Tin Plate Mills, 1901, later superintendent, also manager Monessen Mills, 1903, both belonging to the American Tin Plate Company.
Associate with J. R. Phillips, 1905.
In organizing the Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Company (Clarksburg, West Virginia), of which became president, 1908, title changed, 1916, to the Weirton Steel Company, which became a subsidiary in 1929 of the National Steel Corporation of which he was founder and is now chairman of board and chief executive. Also officer and director Wierton Steel Company, Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Hanna Iron Ore Company, Hanna Furnace Corporation, Midwest Steel Corporation, Weirton Coal Company, Bank of Weirton and numerous other corporations Director American Iron and Steel Institute.
Member advisory board Transportation Association America. Clubs: Duquesne, Civic.
Married Mary Kline, 1901. Married second, Mistress. Married 3d, Mary East. Hayward, December 11, 1941.
Children: Mistress Coleman C. Carter, Henry K. and Ernest T. (twins).