Ralph Hopkins Watson

Background

Watson, Ralph Hopkins was born on January 7, 1878 in N.B., Canada. Son of Frederick William and Sarah (Hopkins) Watson.

Education

Graduate School Engineering.

Career

Came to the United States, 1888, naturalized, 1914. Metallurgists assistant Carnegie Steel Company, Homestead (Pennsylvania) Works, 1902-1928, metallurgist, later superintendent, assistant general superintendent, general superintendent, 1928-1930. Vice president Carnegie Steel Company, 1930-1933.

Vice president in charge of operations United States Steel Corporation, 1933-1936, vice president in charge operations and raw materials, since 1936.

Vice-president, director Essex Iron Company, Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines, Piloto Mining Company. Director Cambria South.S. Company, Mahoning Ore & Steel Company, Tilden Iron Mining Company.

Achievements

• Ralph Hopkins Watson has been listed as a noteworthy steel company executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member visiting committee Harvard Graduate School Engineering. Member American Iron and Steel Institute, Harvard Engineering Society, Academy Political Science, Newcomen Society. Clubs: Harvard, Union League (New York).

Connections

Father:

Frederick William Watson

Mother:

Sarah (Hopkins) Watson