Background
Jacobus, David Schenck was born on January 20, 1862 in Ridgefield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nicholas and Sarah Catherine (Carpenter) Jacobus.
Jacobus, David Schenck was born on January 20, 1862 in Ridgefield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nicholas and Sarah Catherine (Carpenter) Jacobus.
Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Insurance Technology, 1884 (Doctor Engineering, 1906). Special mechanic engineering.
Instructor, Stevens Institute Technology, 1884-1897, professor experimental mechanics and engineering physics, 1897-1906. Advisory engineer The Babcock & Wilcox Company, 1906-1941. Now retired Honorary member American Society Mechanics
Engineers, Boiler Code Committee (chairman 1940-1941).
Chairman 1938, 1942 editions of American Welding Society Welding Handbook.
Member American Society Mechanics Engineers, Boiler Code Committee (chairman 1940-1941). Club: Engineers, Stevens Metropolitan.
Married Laura Dinkel, April. Children: David Doctorate., Laura C. (Mistress Fred A. Muschenheim).