Background
Grasselli, Thomas Saxton was born on November 14, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Caesar A. and Johanna (Ireland) Grasselli.
Grasselli, Thomas Saxton was born on November 14, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Caesar A. and Johanna (Ireland) Grasselli.
Educated Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Engaged in chemical manufacturing since 1893. President The Grasselli Chemical Company, 1916-1936, when company became division of Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours & Company, vice-president and director latter company. Retired as member Executive Committee November 1939.
Captain 1st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Spanish-American War, 1898, later captain quartermaster department.
Member Ohio Society of New York, Cleveland Chamber Commerce. Clubs: Union, Chagrin Valley Hunt, Kirtland Country (Cleveland).
Married Emilie Smith, May 29, 1899. Children: Caesar A., II, Thomas Fries, Harry Williams.