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About David Hewes
David Hewes, was an American born into one of the "old families" of Massachusetts that could be traced back seven generations to the patriot Joshua Hewes. Hewes is associated with the construction and completion of the First transcontinental railroad, although he was an enthusiastic supporter rather than being directly connected with the construction thereof. He provided a golden spike marking completion of the railroad and he also planned the connection of the railroad company's wires to Western Union.This allowed the taps of the silver hammer driving the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory to be heard instantaneously coast-to-coast.
Everything about David Hewes →- Born
- May 16, 1822
- Died
- July 23, 1915