Background
III, Philander Betts, was born on May 28, 1868 in Nyack, New York, United States. Son of Philander, Junior, and Sarah Taulman (Demarest) B.
III, Philander Betts, was born on May 28, 1868 in Nyack, New York, United States. Son of Philander, Junior, and Sarah Taulman (Demarest) B.
Bachelor of Science, Rutgers College, New Jersey, 1891, Master of Science, 1895. Electrical Engineer, Columbian (now George Washington University, 1903, Doctor of Philosophy, 1914, honorary Doctor Engineering, 1932.
1 son, Philander Hammer. Married second, Mistress Nelle Campbell Allen (widow of Lyman West. Allen), June 18, 1940. Constructing engineer Field Engineering Company, New York, directing construction of some of the earliest electric lines in Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, 1890-1893.
With Westinghouse Electrical
& Manufacturing Company, 1893-1895. Electrical engineer, Washington Navy Yard, 1895-1901.
Instructor in mechanic and electrical engineering, Corcoran Scientific School, Washington, 1901-1905. Assistant professor, George Washington University, head of electrical engineering department and in charge of all mechanic and electrical engineering laboratories, 1905-1910.
Chief engineer Public Utilities Commission, New Jersey, 1910-1934.
Has served as consulting engineer in many important electrical light and power projects.
Fellow American Institute Electrical Engineers; member American Society Mechanics Engineers, Illuminating Engineering Society, American Electric Railway Association, Sons of the American Revolution (past president New Jersey Society), Beta Theta Pi.
Mason (33°).
Member. Member American Legion, Sojourners (ex-president Manhattan Chapter). Compiler and editor of the history records in connection with all War Department construction in this country.
Prominent in field of public service regulation, valuation and rate-making.
Married Nancy Bell Hammer, November 19, 1896 (deceased November 22, 1938). Married second, Mistress.