Wilkinson, William MacIlhenny
Dates
- Existence: 1888-1974
- Existence: 1888 - 1974
Biographical Note
William MacIlhenny Wilkinson was born in Philadelphia, PA in February 8, 1888. His family, Irish immigrants, owned a feed store. Will graduated from Northeast Manual Training School. He then worked for M. Ward Easby, Inc. Easby, who graduated from R.P.I. in 1886, took an interest in Will and paid for his education at Rensselaer. Will graduated from R.P.I. in 1910 with a degree in civil engineering. Upon graduation, he returned to work for Mr. Easby and eventually took over the business after Easby's death in 1936. Will married Mary Yost in 1913 and they had a daughter, Alice, born in 1922. Mary died in 1953 and William married Lillie Shepard in 1957. William MacIlhenny Wilkinson died in 1974.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William MacIlhenny Wilkinson papers
This collection consists of student notebooks, drawings, diplomas and certificates documenting Wilkinson's student experiences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.