Background
Clause, William Lewis was born on November 6, 1858 in Homer, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Lovina (Andreas) Clause.
Clause, William Lewis was born on November 6, 1858 in Homer, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Lovina (Andreas) Clause.
Educational public schools, Akron, O.
With various manufacturing companies, Akron, until 1889. Secretary Diamond Plate Glass Company, Kokomo, Indiana, 1889-1895. Sales agent, 1895-1905, president, 1905-1916, Chairman of the Board, since 1916, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Also president Columbia Chemical Company, since 1899.
Director Chamber Commerce United States, Pittsburgh Chamber Commerce. Vice president Pennsylvania State Chamber Commerce.
Trustee University of Pittsburgh, Grove City College, Sewickley Valley Hospital Association.
Married Elizabeth Ann Fish, April. Children: Alice Elizabeth (Mistress Wilson A. Campbell), Luella Ruth (Mistress George Graham Bell), Robert Lewis.