Background
Hanley, William Andrew was born on December 13, 1886 in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. Son of Michael T. and Catherine (Connell) Hanley.
Hanley, William Andrew was born on December 13, 1886 in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. Son of Michael T. and Catherine (Connell) Hanley.
Student Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, Indiana, 1901-1902, 07-08, Doctor of Laws, 1956. Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1911, Doctor of Engineering (honorary), 1937. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Rosepolytech.
Institute, 1954.
With Eli Lilly and corporation since 1911, now director, vice president Director Indianapolis Water Company, Indianapolis Power & Light Company, Flanner House Homes, Indianapolis, Federal Reserve Bank, Chicago Chairman board Indianapolis-Marion Building Authority.
Member of advisory board, vice president Saint Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Member lay board of trustees Saint Joseph’s College. Member board of trustees Saint Mary of Woods College.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Mechanics
Engineers (ex-manager, executive president, president 1941). Member Indiana Engineering Council (ex-president), Newcomen Society (England), Tau Beta Pi (honorary), Pi Tau Sigma (honorary), Sigma Phi Epsilon (national trustee).
Clubs: Columbia, Highland Golf and Country, Chicago. Writer and speaker on engineering and economics subjects.
Married Irma McGrath, 1914. Children: Mistress Robert West. Smith, Mistress H. J. Noel, William Andrew, Robert Edward.