WILLIAM H. MENNER, Port Jervis, New York.
William H. Menner, one of the Erie's rising engineers, was born in Honesdale, Pa., on May 9, 186l, just at the beginning of the late civil war. He is the son of Joseph Menner, a carpenter, who still resides at Honesdale and is actively engaged in the duties of his business. The young man secured a good education by attending the Honesdale public schools until he was 15 years of age. He then began life as a clerk in a general store, but, after working at the business several years, decided it was not suitable to his taste and so applied for a position as fireman on the Erie. In October, 1886, he commenced his railroad career, firing three years for Ike Cassell, and then was advanced to a passenger run, which he held until 1890. On September 4 of that year he was promoted to engineer and was assigned to a freight run on the New York Division, which he has held since, performing his duties in a highly acceptable manner to his superiors and winning the confidence of those with whom he is associated in his daily work.

In 1885 Mr. Menner was married to Miss Frances Williams, daughter of Charles Williams, a carpenter of Beach Lake, Pennsylvania. They have an interesting family of three children. Ernest, Louise and Russell. Mr. Menner is affiliated with Lodge No. 54, B. of L. E., of Port Jervis, and Chapter 206, Royal Arcanum of Jersey City. Mr. and Mrs. Menner are among the best people of Port Jervis, and are quite popular with their hosts of acquaintances.

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

From numerous 1913 through 1915 issues of Erie Railroad Magazine:
New York Division Engineer W.H. Menner, running engine #2718, was listed as being in the Order of the Red Spot for several months from 1913 through 1915. The Order was an honor bestowed on engine crews who operated efficiently with few engine failures.

From the July, 1932 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:
W.H. Menner, supervisor of road foremen for the New York Division of the Erie who has retired after 48 years' service, and Mrs. Menner were guests at a dinner in Paterson last month by friends and associates. Mr. Menner received many gifts and complimentary tributes. Supervisors, assistant supervisors, locomotive engineers, firemen and others in Erie service attended. Mr. Menner is 70 years old.