James Geddes (engineer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Geddes (engineer)

American engineer and politician

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1763

Place of Birth: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1838

Profession: judge, engineer, politician, civil engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About James Geddes (engineer)

  • James Geddes (July 22, 1763 - August 19, 1838) was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and was a prominent engineer, surveyor, New York State legislator and U.S.
  • Congressman who was instrumental in the planning of the Erie Canal and other canals in the United States.
  • He was also at the forefront of development of the salt industry at Onondaga Lake near Syracuse, New York beginning in 1794.

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