Background
Creighton, William Henry was born on June 29, 1859 in Cincinnati. Son of Peter and Mary A. (Woods) Creighton.
Creighton, William Henry was born on June 29, 1859 in Cincinnati. Son of Peter and Mary A. (Woods) Creighton.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1882.
1 son, William Henry. Assistant engineer United States Steamships Lackawanna and Mohican, to 1887. Professor engineering, Purdue University, 1887-1891.
Chief engineer United States.C.S. Blake, 1891.
Retired from naval service, 1892. Professor mechanic and sugar engineering, 1894-1930, dean College of Technology, 1911-1919, Tulane University.
Ordered to active duty United States Navy, April 6, 1917.
Married Mathilda Mathis, December 26, 1904.