Linus yale sr biography of william

  • linus yale sr biography of william

    • Linus Yale Jr.

    American mechanical engineer (1821–1868)

    Linus Yale Jr.

    Inventor of the Pin-Tumbler Lock and founder of Yale Lock Co.

    Born(1821-04-04)April 4, 1821

    Salisbury, New York, U.S.

    DiedDecember 25, 1868(1868-12-25) (aged 47)

    New York City, U.S.

    Burial placeArms Cemetery, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
    Occupation(s)Businessman, inventor, mechanical engineer, metalsmith
    Known forYale Lock
    Yale Bank Lock
    Yale Chilling Iron Safes and Vaults
    Pin Tumbler Locks and Cylinder Locks
    SpouseCatherine Brooks Yale
    ChildrenJohn B. Yale
    Madeline Yale Wynne
    Julian L. Yale
    Parent(s)Linus Yale Sr.
    Chlotilda Hopson Yale
    FamilyYale
    AwardsNational Inventors Hall of Fame

    Yale Genealogy and History of Wales

    Linus Yale Jr. (April 4, 1821 – December 25, 1868) was an American businessman, inventor, mechanical engineer, and metalsmith. He was a co-founder with millionaire Henry R. Towne of the Yale Lo