Willis Haviland
CARRIER
(b.
26 November 1876
,
Angola, New York, USA
d.
7 October 1950
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
)
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Willis Haviland CARRIER was born 26 November 1876 in Angola, New York, USA
Willis Haviland CARRIER was the child of Duane Williams CARRIER and Elizabeth HAVILANDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Willis Haviland married Edith Claire SEYMOUR 10 August 1902 in Angloa, Erie, New York, USA . Edith Claire SEYMOUR was born 14 August 1878 in Gloversville, New York, USA. Edith Claire died 12 January 1912 in New York, USA.
Willis Haviland married (2) Jennie Tifft MARTIN 16 April 1913 in Washington, DC, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Jennie Tifft MARTIN was born 29 May 1867 in Angola, Erie, New York, USA. Jennie Tifft died abt. 1939 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
Willis Haviland married (3) Elisabeth Marsh WISE 6 February 1941 in Pinellas, Florida, USA . Elisabeth Marsh WISE was born 7 February 1891 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Elisabeth Marsh died 24 September 1964 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
Willis Haviland CARRIER died 7 October 1950 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Willis Haviland CARRIER was a American engineer, best known for inventing modern air conditioning.
Willis Haviland CARRIER was a American engineer, best known for inventing modern air conditioning.
Family and Children of Willis Haviland CARRIER
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Edith Claire SEYMOUR-- Date: 10 August 1902 Place: Angloa, Erie, New York, USA
Children of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Edith Claire SEYMOUR:
Willis Haviland CARRIER married 
Jennie Tifft MARTIN-- Date: 16 April 1913 Place: Washington, DC, USA
Children of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Jennie Tifft MARTIN:
Vernon Gardner CARRIER (b.26 April 1903, Buffalo, New York, USA d. April 1985, Summit, New Jersey, USA)
Earl Gardner CARRIER (b.19 December 1905, Buffalo, New York, USA d. 23 April 1983, San Francisco, California, USA)
Willis Haviland CARRIER married Elisabeth Marsh WISE-- Date: 6 February 1941 Place: Pinellas, Florida, USA
Children of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Elisabeth Marsh WISE:
Edith Claire SEYMOUR-- Date: 10 August 1902 Place: Angloa, Erie, New York, USAChildren of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Edith Claire SEYMOUR:
Willis Haviland CARRIER married
Jennie Tifft MARTIN-- Date: 16 April 1913 Place: Washington, DC, USAChildren of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Jennie Tifft MARTIN:
Vernon Gardner CARRIER (b.26 April 1903, Buffalo, New York, USA d. April 1985, Summit, New Jersey, USA) Earl Gardner CARRIER (b.19 December 1905, Buffalo, New York, USA d. 23 April 1983, San Francisco, California, USA)Willis Haviland CARRIER married
Elisabeth Marsh WISE-- Date: 6 February 1941 Place: Pinellas, Florida, USAChildren of Willis Haviland CARRIER and Elisabeth Marsh WISE:
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1876 Birth 26 November 1876
Angola, New York, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1902 Marriage / PartnerWillis Haviland CARRIER and Edith Claire SEYMOUR 10 August 1902, Angloa, Erie, New York, USA
He was 25 years old.
On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, NY)
Willis Haviland Carrier was an American engineer and inventor who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Air Conditioning.' He was born on November 26, 1876, in Angola, New York, and passed away on October 7, 1950, in New York City.
Carrier's most significant contribution to the world was the invention of modern air conditioning, which revolutionized how we live and work. His invention addressed the problem of humidity affecting the quality of industrial processes, particularly in the printing industry. In 1902, while working for the Buffalo Forge Company, Carrier designed the first system that controlled temperature, humidity, and air circulation within a printing plant. This invention marked the birth of the first air conditioning system.
In 1915, Willis Carrier and several other engineers formed the Carrier Engineering Corporation (now known as Carrier Corporation), which focused on developing and improving air conditioning systems. This company became a pioneer in air...Read MORE...
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Willis Haviland Carrier was an American engineer and inventor who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Air Conditioning.' He was born on November 26, 1876, in Angola, New York, and passed away on October 7, 1950, in New York City.
Carrier's most significant contribution to the world was the invention of modern air conditioning, which revolutionized how we live and work. His invention addressed the problem of humidity affecting the quality of industrial processes, particularly in the printing industry. In 1902, while working for the Buffalo Forge Company, Carrier designed the first system that controlled temperature, humidity, and air circulation within a printing plant. This invention marked the birth of the first air conditioning system.
In 1915, Willis Carrier and several other engineers formed the Carrier Engineering Corporation (now known as Carrier Corporation), which focused on developing and improving air conditioning systems. This company became a pioneer in air...Read MORE...
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1903 Birth of ChildVernon Gardner CARRIER was born 26 April 1903, Buffalo, New York, USA
Willis Haviland was 26 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildEarl Gardner CARRIER was born 19 December 1905, Buffalo, New York, USA
Willis Haviland was 29 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1912 Death of Spouse/PartnerEdith Claire SEYMOUR died 12 January 1912, , New York, USA
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Marriage / PartnerWillis Haviland CARRIER and Jennie Tifft MARTIN 16 April 1913, Washington, DC, USA
He was 36 years old.
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1938 Carrier Air Conditioner Ad
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA1941 Marriage / PartnerWillis Haviland CARRIER and Elisabeth Marsh WISE 6 February 1941, Pinellas, Florida, USA
He was 64 years old.
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1950 Death 7 October 1950
Manhattan, New York, USA
He died at the age of 73.
Postcards and Memories of Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Willis is buried at: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
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