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Thomas Stuart Chalmers
American businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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).
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Life
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][3] The cause of death was bronchitis.[4]
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Legacy
The Chalmers School of Excellence in Chicago is named in honor of Thomas Chalmers.[5]
Chalmers' son William served as President of Allis-Chalmers.[6]
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