Felton, Samuel M. (Samuel Morse), 1853-1930

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Birth 1853-02-03
Death 1930-03-11

Biographical notes:

Railroad executive, civil engineer. Born in Philadelphia. Graduated from M.I.T. in 1873. Worked on various railroads. President, Chicago and Alton Railwy (1899-1907). President, Chicago Great Western Railroad (1909-1925). Director general of military railways during the First World War. See Who Was Who in America, v. 1.

From the description of Railroad engineering reports, ca. 1880-1916 (inclusive). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269582278

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Subjects:

  • Engineering
  • Railroad engineering
  • Railroads

Occupations:

  • Civil engineers
  • Railroad engineers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Chicago (Ill.) (as recorded)

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