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Thomas Stuart Chalmers

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Thomas Stuart Chalmers
Born1816
Died1903
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessmanm
Known forFounding Fraser & Chalmers, a precursor to Allis-Chalmers
SpouseJanet Telfer (married in 1840)
Children1 (William James Chalmers)

Thomas Stuart Chalmers (June 1816 – July 13, 1903) was an American businessman. A pioneer of Chicago industry, he founded Fraser & Chalmers, a precursor to Allis-Chalmers (now part of AGCO).

Life

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Chalmers was born in Dronley, Scotland, in June 1816. He emigrated to the United States around 1842 or 1843.

In 1872, Chalmers founded Fraser & Chalmers in Chicago. By 1880, the company employed over 170 workers. Frasers & Chalmers produced mining machinery, boilers, and pumps, becoming one of the largest mining manufacturing companies in the world by 1890.[1]

Chalmers died at his home at 179 Ashland Boulevard in Chicago on June 28, 1903.[2]

Chalmers' son William served as President of Allis-Chalmers.[3]

Legacy

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The Chalmers School of Excellence in Chicago is named in honor of Thomas Chalmers.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fraser & Chalmers". Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
  2. ^ "Thomas Chalmers, Pioneer, Is Dead". The Inter Ocean. Newspapers.com. 14 July 1903. p. 2. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
  3. ^ "CHALMERS, WILLIAM JAMES (1852-1938)". Jane Addams Digital Collection. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
  4. ^ "History". Chalmers School of Excellence. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
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