Background
Hobson, Stanley H. was born on September 26, 1892 in Pecatonica Illinois. Son of Herbert H. and Cora (Hamilton) Hobson.
Hobson, Stanley H. was born on September 26, 1892 in Pecatonica Illinois. Son of Herbert H. and Cora (Hamilton) Hobson.
Student Rockford School Engineering.
Assistant superintendent Trahern Pump Company, Rockford, 1911-1914, superintendent, 1915-1920. Director engineering George D. Roper Corporation, 1920-1932, works manager, 1932-1936, executive vice president, 1936-1943, president since 1943. President Roper Ordnance Division (subsidiary of George D. Roper Corporation).
Member American Gas Association, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, American Ordnance Association, Rockford Engineering Society, Illinois Society Professional Engineers, Illinois State, Rockford C.’s of C. Clubs: Furniture (Chicago).
Married Marguerite Francis, October 7, 1914. Children: Nancy (Mistress Earle Schroeder), Sally (Mistress Ray J. Nihan).