Anson Wood Burchard Explained

Anson Wood Burchard (April 21, 1865 – January 22, 1927) was an American businessman. He was the vice-chairman of General Electric and the chairman of General Electric International, having served many years as a vice president of General Electric. In addition, he was a director for several public utility companies.[1]

Burchard was an associate of AIEE. During WWI, he acted as assistant to Benedict Crowell, who was Director of Munitions.[2] He was the third husband of Allene Tew.[3]

He died suddenly at the home of Mortimer L. Schiff.

Notes and References

  1. News: Anson Wood Burchard, Electric Magnate, Dies. February 17, 2018. The Chicago Tribune. January 23, 1927. 12. Newspapers.com. registration.
  2. February 1927. Obituary. Journal of the A.I.E.E.. en-US. 46. 2. 195. 10.1109/jaiee.1927.6535029. 0095-9804.
  3. News: TIMES . Special Cable to THE NEW YORK . MRS. HOSTETTER WEDS.; Marriage to Anson Wood Burchard to Take Place in Registry Office Today. . 15 November 2019 . . 5 December 1912.

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