Pocket Watch Database
William Henry Ferry
Elgin National Watch Co.
William Henry Ferry was a New York politician and Director of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad. He served on the board of directors at the National Watch Company from June 10, 1869 to June 12, 1878. Incidentally, Mr. Ferry is the father-in-law of Charles Knapp Giles, brother to Frederick Asa Giles of the U.S. Watch Company (Marion).
Roles & Associations
| Company | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Founder |
1865- |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Board of Directors |
1869-1878 |
Production
| Company | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
"W.H. Ferry" Movement IntroducedIntroduced between August 13, 1869 and August 11, 1870. |
August 1, 1869 |