Anson Wood Burchard
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Anson Wood Burchard (April 21, 1865 – January 22, 1927) was an American businessman. He was the vice-chairman of General Electric and the chairman of General Electric International, having served many years as a vice president of General Electric. In addition, he was a director for several public utility companies.[1]
Burchard was an associate of AIEE. During WWI, he acted as assistant to Benedict Crowell, who was Director of Munitions.[2] He was the third husband of Allene Tew.[3]
He died suddenly on January 22, 1927 at the home of Mortimer L. Schiff.[2] Anson is buried at Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, New York.
