William F. Sterley

Background

Sterley, William F. was born on January 30, 1859 in at Henderson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Peter and Lena (Wiegand) Sterley.

Education

Public school education.

Career

Began as truckman, Texas & Pacific Railway, 1880, and advanced to chief clerk. Entered service of Fort Worth & Denver City Railway, June 27, 1887. Successively clerk, 1887-1890, local freight agent, 1890-1894, chief clerk general freight and pass. department, 1894-1899, assistant general freight and pass. agent, 1899-1802, general freight agent, December, since 1902, same road.

Also general freight agent Wichita Valley Railway.

Achievements

• William F. Sterley has been listed as a noteworthy railway official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason, Knight of the Order of the Thistle; Club: Country.

Connections

Married Sonora McArthur, of Fort Worth, Texas, September 14, 1887.

Father:

Peter Sterley

Mother:

Lena (Wiegand) Sterley

Spouse:

Sonora McArthur