William Gooding
b: 1 APR 1803
d: 4 MAR 1878
b: 1 APR 1803
d: 4 MAR 1878
BIOGRAPHY: William worked as an engineer on the Wabash and Erie Canal aswell as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. In 1836 he was named the chiefengineer on the Illinois & Michigan Canal where he served until itscompletion in 1848. He earned $3,500 per year which was the highestgovernment salary in Illinois. In 1848 he was appointed secretary of theCanal Commission and stayed involved with the canal until 1871.
- 1 APR 1803 - Birth - ; Bristol, Ontario, New York, USA
- 4 MAR 1878 - Death - ; Lockport, Will, Illinois, USA
- Occupation - Surveyor and engineer
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| Birth | 1 APR 1803 | Bristol, Ontario, New York, USA | |
| Death | 4 MAR 1878 | Lockport, Will, Illinois, USA | |