John Whistler
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John Whistler was a soldier, born in County Londonderry, Ireland. He ran away from home as a boy, enlisted in the British army, and served as a colour sergeant under General John Burgoyne during the A
Signature of John Whistler.
George Washington Whistler
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George Washington Whistler was an American civil engineer best known for building steam locomotives and railroads. He is credited with introducing the steam whistle to American locomotives.
John Whistler
…children. Three of their sons became United States Army officers: John, Colonel William Whistler (a commissioned officer from 1801 to 1861) and Lt. George Washington Whistler, a railroad designer in America and Russia. Two of John Whistler's grandchildren were officers during the American Civil War: Union Brigadier-General…
A bridge model of similar design to the Canton Viaduct at the October Railroad Museum in St. Petersburg
Msta River Howe truss railroad bridge