Background
Robinson, William Christopher was born on August 27, 1867 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Thomas and Althea (Dilworth) Robinson.
Robinson, William Christopher was born on August 27, 1867 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Thomas and Althea (Dilworth) Robinson.
Educated Shadyside Academy, Pittsburgh, and Mount Washington School, Washington, Pennsylvania.
Superintendent Robinson-Rea Manufacturing Company, manufacturers rolling mill machinery and engines, 1902-1905. Founder, 1905, National Metal Molding Company, manufacturers metal molding, conduit, later electrical fittings, consolidated, 1928, as National Electric Products Corporation of which is honorary Chairman of the Board. Director Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Mellon National Bank, and Trust Company, Pittsburgh, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, Western Allegheny Railroad Company.
Mason (32°).; Clubs: Duquesne, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Country, Pittsburgh Golf (Pittsburgh).
Married Mary McMasters Laughlin, May 21, 1902. Children: Alexander Laughlin, William Christopher, Henry Holdship (deceased), Mary Franklin, Althea Dilworth.