Background
Freeman, Weldon Winans was born on June 8, 1872 in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. Son of Asahel Davis and Louisa Ann (Winans) Freeman.
Electric power industry executive
Freeman, Weldon Winans was born on June 8, 1872 in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. Son of Asahel Davis and Louisa Ann (Winans) Freeman.
Educated grammar and high schools.
Began, 1889, as stenographer, in office general manager Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Brooklyn, and advanced to vice-president and general manager. Resigned, January 1, 1913. Vice-president and general manager Alabama Power Company, Birmingham.
Identified with Columbia Gas & Electric Company and allied interests from 1913.
Was vice president same. Also Chairman of the Board Union Gas & Electric Company (Cincinnati) and officer or director various subsidiaries.
President Intercontinents Power Company, 1930-1934. Returned to Columbia Gas & Electric Corporation, 1934, vice president, 1934-1945, retired since 1945, now director (Columbia Gas & Electric Corporation now Columbia Gas System, Incorporated.).
Former president Association Edison Illuminating Companies.
Member of New York Electrical
Clubs: Queen City (Cincinnati), Metropolitan Bankers Church (New York), Lawrence Beach, Rockaway Hunting (Long Island, New New York
Married Ellen Burrows, 1895.