Taken from Special to The New York Times, Tuesday, August 20, 1933
Benjamin Thaw, Banker, Dies at 74:1- I Noted Pittsburgh Financier Was the Father of Colonel Thaw, World War Ace, August 20, 1933
THAW PRIVATE FUNERAL RITES SET FOR TODAY
Morewood Place Home Will Be Scene of Services For Banker
FATHER OF WAR ACE: Noted for Philanthropies, He was Long Leader in City's Activities
Private funeral services will be conducted this afternoon for Benjamin Thaw, Sr., 74, who died at his home in Morewood Place early yesterday after a protracted illness.
He was the father of Colonel William Thaw, World War flying ace, and Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw, who was killed while serving in the American flying forces in August, 1918.
Mr. Thaw was born in Pittsburgh March 14, 1859, and lived practically all his life here, becoming a banker and philanthropist of note. His wife, the former, Elizabeth Dows of Cedar Rapids, Ia., died in Paris two years ago.
He graduated from the Western University of Pennsylvania, now the University of Pittsburgh, after receiving his early education in the Fourth Ward public school. With his elder brother, William Thaw, Jr., he was one of the organizers of the Hecla Coke Company, which was absorbed by the H. C. Frick Coke Company in 1905.
He was a director of the First National Bank, a trustee of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. Also active in Y.M.C.A. work, he was treasurer of the board of trustees for many years.
He was a member of the Duquesne Club, the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, the Automobile Club of America, the University Club of New York and the Graduate Club of New Haven.
Mr. Thaw is survived by two sons, Colonel Thaw and Benjamin Thaw, Jr.: a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Slade; a brother, Dr. Alexander Blair Thaw; a sister, Mrs. William R. Thompson: two half-brothers, Harry K. Thaw and Josiah Copley Thaw, and two half-sisters, Countess Margaret De Perigny and Mrs. G. C. Whitney
Benjamin Thaw, Banker, Dies at 74:1- I Noted Pittsburgh Financier Was the Father of Colonel Thaw, World War Ace, August 20, 1933
THAW PRIVATE FUNERAL RITES SET FOR TODAY
Morewood Place Home Will Be Scene of Services For Banker
FATHER OF WAR ACE: Noted for Philanthropies, He was Long Leader in City's Activities
Private funeral services will be conducted this afternoon for Benjamin Thaw, Sr., 74, who died at his home in Morewood Place early yesterday after a protracted illness.
He was the father of Colonel William Thaw, World War flying ace, and Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw, who was killed while serving in the American flying forces in August, 1918.
Mr. Thaw was born in Pittsburgh March 14, 1859, and lived practically all his life here, becoming a banker and philanthropist of note. His wife, the former, Elizabeth Dows of Cedar Rapids, Ia., died in Paris two years ago.
He graduated from the Western University of Pennsylvania, now the University of Pittsburgh, after receiving his early education in the Fourth Ward public school. With his elder brother, William Thaw, Jr., he was one of the organizers of the Hecla Coke Company, which was absorbed by the H. C. Frick Coke Company in 1905.
He was a director of the First National Bank, a trustee of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. Also active in Y.M.C.A. work, he was treasurer of the board of trustees for many years.
He was a member of the Duquesne Club, the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, the Automobile Club of America, the University Club of New York and the Graduate Club of New Haven.
Mr. Thaw is survived by two sons, Colonel Thaw and Benjamin Thaw, Jr.: a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Slade; a brother, Dr. Alexander Blair Thaw; a sister, Mrs. William R. Thompson: two half-brothers, Harry K. Thaw and Josiah Copley Thaw, and two half-sisters, Countess Margaret De Perigny and Mrs. G. C. Whitney
Taken from Special to The New York Times, Tuesday, August 20, 1933
Benjamin Thaw, Banker, Dies at 74:1- I Noted Pittsburgh Financier Was the Father of Colonel Thaw, World War Ace, August 20, 1933
THAW PRIVATE FUNERAL RITES SET FOR TODAY
Morewood Place Home Will Be Scene of Services For Banker
FATHER OF WAR ACE: Noted for Philanthropies, He was Long Leader in City's Activities
Private funeral services will be conducted this afternoon for Benjamin Thaw, Sr., 74, who died at his home in Morewood Place early yesterday after a protracted illness.
He was the father of Colonel William Thaw, World War flying ace, and Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw, who was killed while serving in the American flying forces in August, 1918.
Mr. Thaw was born in Pittsburgh March 14, 1859, and lived practically all his life here, becoming a banker and philanthropist of note. His wife, the former, Elizabeth Dows of Cedar Rapids, Ia., died in Paris two years ago.
He graduated from the Western University of Pennsylvania, now the University of Pittsburgh, after receiving his early education in the Fourth Ward public school. With his elder brother, William Thaw, Jr., he was one of the organizers of the Hecla Coke Company, which was absorbed by the H. C. Frick Coke Company in 1905.
He was a director of the First National Bank, a trustee of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. Also active in Y.M.C.A. work, he was treasurer of the board of trustees for many years.
He was a member of the Duquesne Club, the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, the Automobile Club of America, the University Club of New York and the Graduate Club of New Haven.
Mr. Thaw is survived by two sons, Colonel Thaw and Benjamin Thaw, Jr.: a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Slade; a brother, Dr. Alexander Blair Thaw; a sister, Mrs. William R. Thompson: two half-brothers, Harry K. Thaw and Josiah Copley Thaw, and two half-sisters, Countess Margaret De Perigny and Mrs. G. C. Whitney
Benjamin Thaw, Banker, Dies at 74:1- I Noted Pittsburgh Financier Was the Father of Colonel Thaw, World War Ace, August 20, 1933
THAW PRIVATE FUNERAL RITES SET FOR TODAY
Morewood Place Home Will Be Scene of Services For Banker
FATHER OF WAR ACE: Noted for Philanthropies, He was Long Leader in City's Activities
Private funeral services will be conducted this afternoon for Benjamin Thaw, Sr., 74, who died at his home in Morewood Place early yesterday after a protracted illness.
He was the father of Colonel William Thaw, World War flying ace, and Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw, who was killed while serving in the American flying forces in August, 1918.
Mr. Thaw was born in Pittsburgh March 14, 1859, and lived practically all his life here, becoming a banker and philanthropist of note. His wife, the former, Elizabeth Dows of Cedar Rapids, Ia., died in Paris two years ago.
He graduated from the Western University of Pennsylvania, now the University of Pittsburgh, after receiving his early education in the Fourth Ward public school. With his elder brother, William Thaw, Jr., he was one of the organizers of the Hecla Coke Company, which was absorbed by the H. C. Frick Coke Company in 1905.
He was a director of the First National Bank, a trustee of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. Also active in Y.M.C.A. work, he was treasurer of the board of trustees for many years.
He was a member of the Duquesne Club, the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, the Automobile Club of America, the University Club of New York and the Graduate Club of New Haven.
Mr. Thaw is survived by two sons, Colonel Thaw and Benjamin Thaw, Jr.: a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Slade; a brother, Dr. Alexander Blair Thaw; a sister, Mrs. William R. Thompson: two half-brothers, Harry K. Thaw and Josiah Copley Thaw, and two half-sisters, Countess Margaret De Perigny and Mrs. G. C. Whitney
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