Background
Strawbridge, William Correy was born on June 24, 1848 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Alexander and Mary Niven (Hodgson) Strawbridge.
Strawbridge, William Correy was born on June 24, 1848 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Alexander and Mary Niven (Hodgson) Strawbridge.
Graduate Rensselaer Polytechnic Studied law.
Became assistant superintendent Pennsylvania Steel Works, Harrisburg. Studied law; admitted to Philadelphia bar, March 1873. Exclusively engaged in patent law practice, since 1875.
Counsel for United States in Bell Telephone case.
General counsel for many industrial companies, including leading interests relating to ship and engine building, car constrn and steel and iron manufacturer.