In Memoriam, William Thaw - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891. Excerpt: ... all its elements was beyond reproach and his reputation without a stain. His large benefactions, his sympathy for the sick and suffering and those whose calamities have made their lives bitter and full of sorrow, and his constant efforts for the advance of projects of a humane character, have won for him the admiration and love of his fellow citizens. He has shown how wealth may be made to benefit the many, and in a plain, unassuming way, has passed through life, and will long be remembered for his good deeds. Mr. Thaw became a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers August 30th, 1871, and he was also a subscriber to its building fund. He was interested in all branches of science, and particularly in those pertaining to the transportation interests, so that he was always willing to aid in any project for the advancement of engineering or in the interest of engineers. Grand Army. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Grand Army Posts of Allegheny County, Pa., held August 24, 1889, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: By the death of William Thaw, this community mourns the loss of a Christian gentleman and a public spirited citizen, who stood foremost in the ranks of this city's business men, a philanthropist in the true sense, and a humanitarian to whom the appeals of the distressed were not made in vain, always ready to assist the deserving and friendless, his life was passed in unostentatious and true charities. The Grand Army of the Republic in general, and of this vicinity in particular, has lost a steadfast friend and supporter, whose liberality made comfortable the journey of many a worthy and unfortunate old comrade, and brought joy to the house of mourning of the widow and orphan. His generosity enabled us to prac...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0217822665
- ISBN 13 9780217822664
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages26
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