Daniel Chipman Linsley
American engineer, railroad executive, and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daniel Chipman Linsley (commonly referred to as D. C. Linsley) (April 17, 1827 – October 7, 1889) was an engineer, businessman, author, and political figure from Vermont. He was most notable for his railroad work which included serving as chief engineer of the Central Vermont Railway and assistant chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Linsley was also active in politics and government in his hometown of Burlington, Vermont, and briefly served as Burlington's mayor in 1870.
Quick Facts 4th Mayor of Burlington, Preceded by ...
Daniel Chipman Linsley | |
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4th Mayor of Burlington | |
In office April 3, 1870 – October 6, 1870 | |
Preceded by | Phineas D. Ballou |
Succeeded by | Torrey E. Wales |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-04-17)April 17, 1827 Middlebury, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | October 7, 1889(1889-10-07) (aged 62) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Martha Hatch (m. 1858) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Charles Linsley Sarah Chipman Linsley |
Relatives | Joel H. Linsley (uncle) Daniel Chipman (grandfather) Joseph D. Hatch (father-in-law) |
Education | Middlebury College Norwich University |
Occupation | Engineer |
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