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Alexander J. Cassatt
Alexander Cassatt, c. 1890–1900.
Born(1839-12-08)December 8, 1839
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 28, 1906(1906-12-28) (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Resting placeChurch of the Redeemer Cemetery,
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
OccupationRailroad executive
Years active1866-1906
Known forPresident of Pennsylvania Railroad
SpouseLois Buchanan (1847–1920)
ChildrenEdward Buchanan Cassatt (1869–1922)
Katherine Kelso Cassatt (1871–1905)
Robert Kelso Cassatt (1873–1944)
Elsie Foster Cassatt (1875–1931)
RelativesMary Cassatt, sister
HonorsSS A. J. Cassatt

Alexander Johnston Cassatt (December 8, 1839 – December 28, 1906) was the seventh president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), serving from June 9, 1899, to December 28, 1906.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Alexander Cassatt Lived in Altoona; Brief History and Reminiscence of One of Pennsylvania Railroad's Presidents". Altoona Tribune. December 15, 1916. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  2. ^ "Alexander J. Cassatt" (PDF). The New York Times. June 18, 1899. Retrieved June 30, 2008.

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