Will County IL Archives Biographies.....THORP, G. G. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Paula Winke-Martisek wranglerjack@comcast.net September 13, 2007, 11:39 pm Author: GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD G. G. THORP, M. E. In the life of this gentleman is afforded an illustration of the recognition which talent and merit almost invariably win in the business world. From early boyhood he showed a talent for mechanical engineering and, his tastes lying so strongly in this direction, he secured the necessary education and has since been engaged in work directly connected with this occupation. The remarkable success with which he has met proves that his choice of an occupation was wise. As general superintendent of the Illinois Steel Company he holds a very responsible position, but it is one whose duties he discharges faithfully and well, thereby winning the commendation of his superior officers and the respect of those under him. The Thorp family is of English ancestry. J. M. Thorp, our subject's father, was born in Philadelphia, and was the son of an Englishman, born in Manchester, and who became a cotton manufacturer in his native city and later in Philadelphia. From that city J. M. Thorp removed to Pittsburg, where he engaged in the manufacture of oils. In 1882 he removed to Madison, Wis., where he is now living retired. He married Jane H. Veeder, who was born in Schenectady, N. Y., of remote Holland-Dutch descent, her ancestors, however, having long resided in New York. In her family there were five daughters and one son, the latter being the subject of this article. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., June 29, 1868. In 1887 he graduated from the high school of Madison, Wis., after which he entered the University of Wisconsin, and continued there until his graduation in 1891, with the degree of M. E. The following year he spent as a fellow in the department of mechanical engineering. In 1892 he went to Chicago, where he was employed in the old North Chicago rolling mill operated by the Illinois Steel Company, his special work being as engineer of tests. In 1895 he was appointed assistant master mechanic of the Joliet plant. The next year he was promoted to the position of master mechanic in the Pueblo plant of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. He proved himself so efficient and capable that he was soon made chief engineer of the works. After having been connected with that plant for some years, in May, 1899, he resigned to accept his present position with the Illinois Steel Company. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Chi Psi of the University of Wisconsin. So deeply has he been interested in his profession and so engrossed by its duties that he has never identified himself with public affairs in any way and, aside from voting the Republican ticket, takes no part in politics. From the success that has already, at so early a period of his life, rewarded his earnest and intelligent efforts, it may be safely predicted that the future years hold for him ever increasing successes and honors in the business world. Additional comments: Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County Illinois Containing Biographies of Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present, Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/will/bios/thorp1704nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb