Early Life
Andrew Carnegie was born November 25th 1835 in his homeland of Scotland. Carnegie was born to Margaret and William Carnegie. William was a craft weaver and had a significant influence in Andrew's life. Andrew was introduced to democratic ideals and several radical political views. William Carnegie was put out of work in 1848 due to industrialization and the Carnegie family was forced to immigrate to America. When the Carnegie family settled in America they were nearly in a state of destitution. Andrew Carnegie was forced to find work to try to help support his family and giving up his education in the process.
Andrew and his family had settled in Allegheny, PA and Andrew's parents had found factory work while Andrew joined the work force at a young age first as a bobin boy and then several other factory related duties. Andrew grew tired of the factory work however. Andrew soon began his work at the railroad and quickly worked his way through the ranks from telegraph operator all the way to assistant superintendent. At his higher position he gained a great deal of insight into the railroad business and was mentored by the Superintendent of the railroad. Carnegie soon began to invest a bit in the market and ended up making a great deal of money as a result of his investments.
Andrew and his family had settled in Allegheny, PA and Andrew's parents had found factory work while Andrew joined the work force at a young age first as a bobin boy and then several other factory related duties. Andrew grew tired of the factory work however. Andrew soon began his work at the railroad and quickly worked his way through the ranks from telegraph operator all the way to assistant superintendent. At his higher position he gained a great deal of insight into the railroad business and was mentored by the Superintendent of the railroad. Carnegie soon began to invest a bit in the market and ended up making a great deal of money as a result of his investments.
Above is the run-down home that the Carnegie family once lived in