Background
Powderly, Terence Vincent was born on January 22, 1849 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Terence and Margery Powderly.
Powderly, Terence Vincent was born on January 22, 1849 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Terence and Margery Powderly.
Studied law.
Worked as switch-tender, car repairer, and machinist until 1877. General master workman, Knights of Labor, 1879-1893. General of immigration, 1897-1902.
Chief Division of Information in bureau of Immigration to distribute immigrants throughout the United States, since 1907.
Member World’s Fair Common for Pennsylvania, 1891, by Governor Pattison, but declined. Member G.A.R. posts in 17 states. Studied law.