Background
Hedges, Samuel Hamilton was born on April 18, 1866 in Ira, New York, United States. Son of David Talmadge and Jane (Hamilton) Hedges.
Hedges, Samuel Hamilton was born on April 18, 1866 in Ira, New York, United States. Son of David Talmadge and Jane (Hamilton) Hedges.
Master of Science in Civil Engineer, Iowa State College Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1886.
Began as rodman with Cedar Rapids & Manchester Railroad, 1887. Assistant city engineer Cedar Rapids, 1887-1888. Contracting engineer Clinton Bridge & Iron Works, 1888-1892.
Partner John Ward & Company, bridge builders, 1892-1893.
Northwestern agent Chicago Bridge & Iron Works, at Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1893-1899. Contracting and designing engineer, same, at Chicago, 1899-1905.
President Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company, 1905-1928.
Member Seattle Chamber of Commerce (president 1920. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (director 1913-1916), Western Society Engineers, Engineers’. Mason (32°, Knights Templar, Shriner).
Clubs: Rainier, Broadmoor Golf.
Married Jessie Jackson, June 29, 1892.