Background
Judah, Theodore Dehone was born on March 4, 1826 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry R. Judah.
Judah, Theodore Dehone was born on March 4, 1826 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry R. Judah.
Attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New New York
Built bridge, Vergennes, Vermont, 1847-1854. Planned and built Niagara Gorge Railroad In charge of construction for Buffalo & New York Railroad
Chief engineer Sacramento Valley Railroad, 1854-1856. Published widely circulated pamphlet advocating construction of transcontinental railroad.
1857; agent Pacific Railroad Convention, Washington, District of Columbia, 1859 60.
Organized Central Pacific Railroad Company, 1861, sold his share in company because of friction with partners, 1863.
Married Anna Pierce, May 10, 1847.