Morris McDonald (August 1865 – May 20, 1938), was an American railroad executive.
McDonald was born in New Albany, Indiana. He began his railroad career with the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railway in 1885. He later worked for the Central of Georgia Railway and was appointed General Superintendent of the Maine Central Railroad in 1897.[1]
He was President of the Boston & Maine Railroad from 1913 to 1914.[2] He resigned that position, and then served as President of the Maine Central until he retired in 1932.[3][4]
McDonald died on May 20, 1938, in Portland, Maine.[1]
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References
- ^ a b "Morris McDonald, Retired Rail Head. President of Maine Central Was With Road 19 Years. Dies at Portland. Retained a Directorship. Served as Chief Executive of Boston & Maine. Began Career as Paymaster". New York Times. 1938-05-21.
- ^ "McDonald Haeds B. & M. Elected Director to Succeed Morgan" (PDF). New York Times. 1913-07-17.
- ^ "Topics in Wall Street: Stepping to Safety" (PDF). New York Times. 1914-02-06.
- ^ "New England Ideas Vary on Rail Fusion" (PDF). New York Times. 1930-03-09.
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