William Andrews Parsons

Background

Parsons, William Andrews was born on November 11, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Douglas Eugene and Olive Lyle (Chandler) Parsons.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Rutgers University, 1954.

Career

Assistant research specialist Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1953—1956. Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1956—1967. Associate Quirk Lawler Matusky Engineers, New York City, 1967—1970.

Executive engineer Davy McKee Company, Cleveland, 1970—1982. Technical director H.K. Ferguson Company, from 1983.

Achievements

• William Andrews Parsons has been listed as a noteworthy environmental engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Chemical treatment of sewage and industrial wastes,

Membership

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, Sigma Xi, American Water Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, American Institute Chemical Engineers.

Connections

Married Amelia Skovenski, January 12, 1953. Children: Ted Richard, Nancy Ellen.

Father:

Douglas Eugene Parsons

Mother:

Olive Lyle (Chandler) Parsons

Spouse:

Amelia Skovenski

child:

Ted Richard Parsons

child:

Nancy Ellen Parsons