Thomas A. O'Donnell

Thomas A. O'Donnell
T. A. O'Donnell
Thomas A. O'Donnell – Oil magnate (1912)
Born
Thomas Arthur O'Donnell

(1870-12-26)December 26, 1870
McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, US
DiedFebruary 21, 1945(1945-02-21) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, US
NationalityIrish American
Occupation(s)Oil Tycoon
Miner
Driller
Businessman
Land Speculator
Philanthropist
Spouses
  • Lillian Constance Wood
  • Dr. Winifred Willis
Children2

Thomas Arthur O'Donnell (June 26, 1870 – February 21, 1945), was an American pioneer in the California oil industry along with Edward L. Doheny, Charles A. Canfield and Max H. Whittier who became known as the "big four."[1]

  1. ^ "Palm Springs Suffers Irreparable Loss in Death of Benefactor", Palm Springs Limelight News, vol. XI, no. 45, Palm Springs, California, p. 1,21,24, February 22, 1945