Background
Gillespie, Thomas A. was born on July 1, 1852 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Diana (Mitchell) Gillespie.
Gillespie, Thomas A. was born on July 1, 1852 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Diana (Mitchell) Gillespie.
Educational public schools, Pittsburgh.
Formerly general superintendent Philadelphia Company (natural gas). Engaged in contracting and in manufacturer “Lock-Bar” steel pipe for water mains. Now Chairman of the Board T. A. Gillespie Company, East Jersey Pipe Company.
President and Chairman of the Board Dey Street realty corporation.
Director Equitable Life Assurance Society. Trustee New York Trust Company Built Pittsburgh Filtration Plant.
Aqueduct tunnel under Hudson River, at Storm King. Built 3d tracks on New York elevated lines.
Engaged in manufacturer and loading of high explosive shells for United States Government and allies, World War.
Married Julia B. Wall, January 7, 1875. Children: Thomas H., Henry Lloyd, Jean (Mistress H. Seaver Jones), James Parke.