Thomas Stuart Chalmers Explained

Birth Date:	1816
Birth Place:	Dronley, Scotland
Death Date:	1903
Death Place:	Chicago, Illinois
Nationality:	American
Occupation:	Businessmanm
Children:	1 (William James Chalmers)
Known For:	Founding Fraser & Chalmers, a precursor to Allis-Chalmers
Spouse(S):	Janet Telfer (married in 1840)

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

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

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

See also

• Allis-Chalmers

External links

• Thomas Chalmers House at 315 South Ashland Boulevard, Connecting the Windy City blog
• The Men Behind The Allis-Chalmers Brand, The Badge Factory

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fraser & Chalmers . . 2022-10-01.
2. News: Thomas Chalmers, Pioneer, Is Dead . The Inter Ocean . 14 July 1903 . 2 . . 2022-10-01.
3. Web site: CHALMERS, WILLIAM JAMES (1852-1938) . Jane Addams Digital Collection . 2022-10-01.
4. Web site: History . Chalmers School of Excellence . 2022-10-01.