ISAAC E. McCRACKEN, Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Isaac E. McCracken, the efficient general foreman and engine dispatcher of the Bradford Division of the Erie, was born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 28, 1861, and is a son of William McCracken, now living at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. His education was obtained in the public schools of Susquehanna, and at the age of 17 he entered the employ of the Erie as an apprentice in the shops. After four years he left his position and spent the ensuing seven years at different places in the west. In the fall of 1889 he returned to Susquehanna and reentered the employ of the Erie as a machinist. Two years later he resigned and again went west. This stay was not of so long a duration, for in two years he returned east and was again employed by the Erie as a machinist, being stationed at Jersey City. In August, 1894, his superior qualities as a workman were given recognition by the company transferring him to Bradford, where he was made general foreman of the Bradford Division, which important position he still holds.

Mr. McCracken was united in marriage April 15, 1885, to Miss Nettie J. Harrison, daughter of William H. Harrison, a prominent citizen of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have two bright little daughters, Clara M., aged 11, and Marguerite M., aged 7, who are attending school. Mr. McCracken is a member of Susquehanna Council No. 140, and is a valued citizen of Bradford.


Excerpted from: "American Locomotive Engineers, Erie Railway Edition," H.R. Romans Editor; Crawford-Adsit Company Publishers, Chicago, IL 1899.