About Thomas Dickson
Lived 1822 – 1884 (aged 62). Thomas Dickson was a manager.
Thomas Dickson (1824 – July 31, 1884) was an English-American industrialist who manufactured steam engines, boilers and locomotives, and was the President of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
Early life Thomas Dickson was born in Leeds, England in 1824, and died in Morristown, New Jersey.
Dickson and his family immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1835. In 1836, Dickson's family moved to Carbondale, Pennsylvania, where he worked as a mule driver for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. He remained in the position until his death in 1884.
Dickson was listed as the director for at least 24 companies during his life. He also established an iron plant on the shores of Lake Champlain.
The borough of Dickson City, Pennsylvania, is named after Thomas Dickson.
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Who was Thomas Dickson?
American businessman (1822–1884)
When was Thomas Dickson born?
Thomas Dickson was born on 26 March 1822.
When did Thomas Dickson die?
Thomas Dickson died on 31 July 1884.
What was Thomas Dickson's occupation?
Thomas Dickson was a manager.
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