Background
Speed, William Shallcross was born on September 10, 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Breckinridge and Cora A. (Coffin) Speed.
Speed, William Shallcross was born on September 10, 1873 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Breckinridge and Cora A. (Coffin) Speed.
Bachelor of Science, Rose Polytechnic Institute, 1895, Master of Science, 1897, Mechanical Engineering, 1899, D.E., 1933. Doctor of Science, University of Louisville, 1950.
Assistant to president Louisville Cement Company, 1895-1904, vice president, 1904-1912, president, 1912-1939, Chairman of the Board, since 1939. President Beaver Dam Coal Company. Chairman of the Board Black Star Coal Corporation, Pioneer Coal Company.
Trustee Louisville Collegiate School.
Member American Society Mechanical Engineers, Alpha Tau Omega. Clubs: Pendennis, Engineers and Architects, Louisville Country, River Valley, Everglades.
Married Virginia Perrin, November 16, 1904. Children: Alice Helen (Mistress Berry V. Stoll), Virginia Herndon (Mistress Richard W. Condon).