Background
Langshaw, Walter Hamer was born on January 5, 1859 in Eagley, near Bolton, England. Son of of John Pendlebury and Mary (Hamer) L.
Langshaw, Walter Hamer was born on January 5, 1859 in Eagley, near Bolton, England. Son of of John Pendlebury and Mary (Hamer) L.
Came to America with parents, 1866. Limited opportunity of school education.
Began in mill at Lawrence, at age of 9. Was placed in charge of department in Potomska Mills, New Bedford, 1891. Was made superintendent Dartmouth Mills, 1895, director, 1898, general manager, 1901, president, 1906.
Retired from active business, 1934.
Trustee North.E. Conservatory of Music.
Mason.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Mahan, of Andover, Massachusetts, August 23, 1884 (died 1896). Married second, Elizabeth Wilkinson, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, June 23, 1898. Children: Walter Seymour (deceased), Albert Colburn.