John Rodolph Slattery
Colonel John Rodolph Slattery (January 31, 1877 – September 24, 1932) was the general manager for the Interborough Rapid Transit Company in New York City.[1]
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| Born | January 31, 1877 |
| Died | September 24, 1932 (aged 55) Jackson Heights, New York City |
| Occupation | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Virginia Bradley |
| Parent(s) | John A. Slattery Lena DeSteiguer |
Biography
He was born in Athens, Ohio on January 31, 1877 to John A. Slattery (1847-1895) and Lena DeSteiguer (1854-1925). He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated fifth in his class for the year 1900. He was assigned, as an engineer officer, to work on roads and bridges in the Philippines. He was assigned to Honolulu in November 1904 as the Honolulu District's first District Engineer for lighthouses.[2]
He married Elizabeth Virginia Bradley (1879-1949) around 1915. He died on September 24, 1932 in Jackson Heights, New York City.[1]
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References
- "Col. John Rodolph Slattery Dies in his Sleep. Famous Engineer Is Victim of Overwork in Opening of City's Eighth Avenue Subway. Served U. S. at Bordeaux Base in War. Army Activities in This Country Covered Wide Range". New York Times. September 24, 1932. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
- "John Rodolph Slattery". United States Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved 2015-09-16.
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