Background
Robertson, W. Spencer was born on January 10, 1885 in Brooklyn. Son of William and Minnie Louise (Higgins) Robertson.
Robertson, W. Spencer was born on January 10, 1885 in Brooklyn. Son of William and Minnie Louise (Higgins) Robertson.
Educational public schools, Brooklyn.
With Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, attorneys, New York City, 1900-1908. Assistant to vice president American Locomotive Company, 1908-1915, secretary, 1915-1930, director, 1919-1930. President The Permutit Company, manufacturers water conditioning equipment, New York City, 1930-1944, chairman 1944-1954.
Chairman Zeolite Corporation, Ionac Company, Limited, Permutit Company of Canada, Limited., General Water Treatment Service Corporation, Simplex Valve & Meter Company, Simplex Valve & Meter Company Canada, Limited., all 1944-1954.
President National Council Young Men's Christian Association of the United States, 1928-1929, treasurer 1933-1937, member National Board, 1927-1948, chairman 1940-1944, member Executive Committee International Committee, 1937-1948. Director United Service Organizations 1941-1948, chairman of the executive committee 1941-1945, vice president 1945-1948.
Trustee Drew U. Republican.
Clubs: Union League (New York City).
Married Mabel Brooks, October 16, 1906. Children: Whitney Spencer, Rodney Taylor, Malcolm Brooks, Enid.