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Wattis Brothers

19th-century American railway contracting firm founded in 18801

The Wattis Brothers was a 19th-century railway contracting firm operated by three brothers Edmund Orson Wattis Jr. (1855–1934), William H. Wattis (1859–1931), and Warren L. Wattis (1865–1928).2 It was founded by Edmund Orson Wattis, Jr and William Henry Wattis.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Wattis Brothers was a 19th-century railway contracting firm operated by three brothers Edmund Orson Wattis Jr. (1855–1934), William H. Wattis (1859–1931), and Warren L. Wattis (1865–1928).2

The story

Founded by Edmund Orson Wattis, Jr and William Henry Wattis in 1880.1

Leadership

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Timeline

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