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Will, Erwin Hoge, 1900-1989

 Person

Biographical Note

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 8, 1900, Erwin Hoge Will graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1922. Will went on to serve a president and chief executive of the El Paso Electric Company as well as president and chairman of the board of directors for the Virginia Electric and Power Company. In addition, Will also held leadership positions with several civic improvement groups such as the Red Cross, the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Masons. He died on Nov. 29, 1989, and is buried with his wife Virginia Simpson Will (1903-1998) in the Riverview Cemetery in Richmond.

External Source:

"Erwin Hoge Will", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170862203/erwin-hoge-will, accesssed March 20, 2024.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Erwin Hoge Will Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-004
Abstract

The collection consists of materials regarding the professional, civic, and personal activities of Erwin Hoge Will.

Dates: 1918 - 1973