Robert Ellis Thayer

Background

Thayer, Robert Ellis was born on August 4, 1883 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Franklin and Cornelia May (Sessions) Thayer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1907.

Career

Special apprentice with American Locomotive Company, 1907-1908. Instructor mechanic engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1908-1910. Mechanic department editor, Railway Age and managing editor of Railway Mechanical Engineer, 1911-1919.

European editor of Railway Age and allied publications since April 1, 1919.

Achievements

• Robert Ellis Thayer has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Connections

Married Maud J. Gilbert, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, September 1, 1910.

Father:

James Franklin Thayer

Mother:

Cornelia May (Sessions) Thayer

Spouse:

Maud J. Gilbert