Biographical Sketches

Glen F. Braden

General Manager of the South Penn Oil Co.; born in Waterford, Erie County, Pa., on June 1, 1856.  After receiving a practical common school education he secured employment with the old Union Pipe Line Company and remained there for three years, resigning to accept a position with the United Pipe Line Company.  In 1882, when the Great Cherry Grove excitement prevailed, he was sent to that field in the capacity of district foreman, and, after the excitement subsided, he was called to Oil City, where he held a responsible position for a year in the general offices.  He took charge of the important Thorn Creek development and displayed ability in handling the enormous product of that pool.  In 1886 Mr. Braden was made Superintendent of the Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Lines, and in 1888, was promoted to the very responsible position of General Superintendent of the National Transit Company's entire pipe line system and affiliating companies, embracing all the territory covered in Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and, later, Southeastern Ohio.  Three years ago he resigned this position to accept the general management of the South Penn Oil Company.  Address, Waterford, Pa.

Source: Transcription from the book, Who's Who in Pennsylvania, edited by Lewis R. Hamersly, published in 1904; located on the website, Hathitrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org), accessed 17 January 2026.

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