Background

Wilson, Thomas William was born on May 9, 1872 in New York, New York, United States. Son of David and Frances Harriett (Crichton) Wilson.

Education

C.E., Lehigh University, 1894.

Career

Engineer Pennsylvania Steel Company, 1894-1896. Chief engineer Charleston City Railway Company, 1896-1898. Chief engineer International Railway Company, 1898-1905, general manager, 1905-1912.

Vice-president and general manager Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company, 1912-1927. President and director Delaware Coach Company, Delaware Power & Light Company, Delaware Bus Company, Southern Pennsyl-Business Company, 1927-1943. Chairman board and director Delaware Power & Light corporation since October 1, 1943.

Membership

Member Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Clubs: Union League (Philadelphia).

Connections

Married Anna Beatrice Wilson, September 1905.

father:

David Wilson

mother:

Frances Harriett (Crichton) Wilson

spouse:

Anna Beatrice Wilson