Background
Staley, Allen Conkling was born on October 1, 1885 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilmer Conkling and Grace Anna (Forgy) Staley.
Staley, Allen Conkling was born on October 1, 1885 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilmer Conkling and Grace Anna (Forgy) Staley.
Preparatory student Lawrenceville (New Jersey), Groff (New York City). Bachelor of Philosophy, Yale, 1908, Mechanical Engineering, 1914.
Steam expert Carnegie Steel Company, 1908-1912. Member of faculty Yale Engineering school and construction engineering, 1912-1915. Supervisor power United Paperboard Company, 1915-1918.
Engineer Stanley Motor Carriage Company, and Standard Engineering Company, 1918-1921.
Professor automative engineering, Purdue University, 1921-1926. Construction engineering North.W. Engineering Company, Dulany Trust, 1926-1931.
Research engineer Chrysler Corporation, also vice-president, director Airtemp. division, dean Chrysler Institute Engineering, 1931-1950. Engineering consultant, 1950-1955.
Member of faculty Yale Engineering school and construction engineering, 1912-1915. Member (or former; Club: Louisiana Jolla Beach and Tennis. Pioneered domestic oil burners for homes.
Married Helen M. Kinnear, July 7, 1908 (deceased). Married second, Alta East. Harris, April. Children: Allen Conkling, William K., Mary East. (Mistress Fred A. Jennings).