Background
Vey, Ebenezer was born on November 13, 1913 in Grate’s Cove, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Joshua and Henrietta (Snelgrove) Vey.
Vey, Ebenezer was born on November 13, 1913 in Grate’s Cove, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Joshua and Henrietta (Snelgrove) Vey.
Came to the United States, 1937, naturalized, 1950. Bachelor of Science, California Institute Technology, 1941, Master of Science, 1942. Doctor of Engineering, Johns Hopkins, 1948.
1 son, James East. Instructor, Johns Hopkins, 1946-1948. Member of faculty Illinois Institute Technology, 1948-1977, professor сivil engineering, 1954-1977, department chairman, 1969-1975. Assistant director IIT Research Institute, 1961-1968.
Science adviser, 1968-1969.
Consultant soil mechanics, foundation engineering, 1949-1977.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (director Illinois 1964-1966, vice president 1966-1967, president 1967-1968, national director 1974-1977), American Society Engineering Education, American Road Builders Association, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon.
Married Georgiana G. Stacy, February 14, 1947.