Background
Houser, Shaler Charles was born on June 7, 1879 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Lawson and Elizabeth (James) Houser.
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Shaler Charles Houser
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama, 1898, Civil Engineer, 1899. Honorary Doctor of Science, 1938.
Career
1 son, Shaler Charles. Married second, Anna Taylor Donoho, July 16, 1927 (died May 26, 1928). Married 3d, Martha Warren Parham, August 5, 1930;Parham.
Began as assistant engineer, City of Mobile, Alabama, 1899.
General contractor, Anniston, Alabama, 1900-1901. Designing engineer Stewart Coal Washer and engineer Mobile & Ohio Railroad and coal mines, Alabama, 1901-1904.
Engineer in charge Marx & Windsor, Cuba, on railroad location, irrigation and construction work, 1904-1911. Chief engineer Guantanamo & Western Railroad, 1912.
Professor engineering, supervising engineer and treasurer, University of Alabama, since 1912.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society C. East., American Society for Engineering Education, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega. Clubs: Rotary, Country of Tuscaloosa.
Connections
Married Mary George Cruikshank, June 11, 1911 (died March 8, 1918). Married second, Anna Taylor Donoho, July 16, 1927 (died May 26, 1928).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Democrat