Background
Varney, William Wesley was born on September 17, 1864 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Henry (captain United States Navy) and Mary E. (Hoffman) Varney.
Varney, William Wesley was born on September 17, 1864 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Henry (captain United States Navy) and Mary E. (Hoffman) Varney.
Mechanic engineering course, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1883-1886. LL. B., U. Maryland, 1893.
Draftsman, superintending constructor’s office, United States Navy, Cramp’s Shipyard, Philadelphia, 1886-1889. Draftsman in charge superintending constructor’s office, United States Navy, Baltimore, 1889-1892. Admitted to bar, federal and state, 1893.
Consultant engineer, Baltimore, 1893-1899. City commissioner, Baltimore, 1899-1900. Also city engineer, president Board Public Works and member Water Board.
Construction engineering, Baltimore City, 1903-1917, harbor engineer, 1917-1918. Also in practice as patent lawyer since 1895.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (American Engineering Council 1925-1927), American Society of Civil Engineers, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Member Christian (Disciples) Church. Odd Fellow; Club: Maryland Yacht.
Pioneer in television.
Married Edith McDonnal, September 6, 1899. Children: William Henry, John Hoffman.