Stanton, Robert Brewster, 1846-1922

Civil and mining engineer.

From the description of Field notes of Robert Brewster Stanton : Denver, Colorado Canyon and Pacific R.R. Survey, 1889 and 1890. [microfilm]. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122610968

Engineer from Madisonville (Hamilton Co.), Oh.

From the description of Correspondence, 1874-1880. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39100395

Robert Brewster Stanton (1846-1922) was a civil and mining engineer, who as chief engineer of the Denver, Colorado Canyon and Pacific Railroad Co. led a survey party through the Grand Canyon in 1889-1890.

In his work for the railroads and mining companies as a consulting engineer, Stanton's activities included assignments in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. His many projects included work for the Union Pacific Railway Co., Cincinnati Southern Railway Co., Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, Tripple Trip Mining Co., Hoskannini Mining Co., and others.

Stanton's daughter, Anne Stanton Burchard, was married to Lewis Sayre Burchard, a professor at City College. His father, Samuel Dickinson Burchard (1812-1891), was a prominent Presbyterian clergyman in New York City.

From the description of Robert Brewster Stanton papers, 1851-1960, bulk (1890-1950). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122686978