Spencer, Samuel, 1847-1906

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Spencer, native of Columbus, Ga., was president of six railroads, including the Baltimore and Ohio, 1887-1888, and the Southern, 1894-1906. He was a director of at least ten railroads and of several banks and other companies.

From the description of Samuel Spencer papers, 1854-1918 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 26380330

From the guide to the Samuel Spencer Papers, ., 1854-1918, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

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creatorOf Samuel Spencer Papers, ., 1854-1918 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Spencer, Samuel, 1847-1906. Samuel Spencer papers, 1854-1918 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Southern Railway (U.S.). Records, 1891-1972. Virginia Tech
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associatedWith Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Benning, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1814-1875. person
associatedWith Drexel, Morgan & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith Long Island Railroad Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Savannah and Memphis Railroad Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Southern Railway (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Spencer, Henry B. person
associatedWith Tennessee Railway Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Tennessee
West (U.S.)
Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
United States
Georgia--Columbus
Southern States
Mexico
Illinois--Chicago
Subject
Gas companies
Industries
Public utilities
Railroads
Railroads
Railroads and state
Stockyards
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Activity

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Birth 1847-03-02

Death 1906-11-26

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