Martin Lynn Thornburg

Background

Thornburg, Martin Lynn was born on July 25, 1892 in Monon, Indiana, United States. Son of Thomas Sherman and Rhosa (Bringham) Thornburg.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1915; Master of Engineering, Purdue University, 1922.

Career

With, American Rolling Mills, 1915; instructor mechanic engineering, North Carolina State University, 1916; assistant professor mechanic engineering, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1919-1924; associate professor, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1924-1927; professor, head Department, University Arizona, Tucson, 1927-1958.

Achievements

• Martin Lynn Thornburg has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Cons. power plants, heat transfer. With United States Army Air Force, 1917-1918. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education, American Association Engrs, Masons, Tau Beta Pi, Theta Tau.

Connections

Married Lucille Bitting, November 28, 1918. Children: Dale Lynn, Marilyn Ada.

Father:

Thomas Sherman Thornburg

Mother:

Rhosa (Bringham) Thornburg

Spouse:

Lucille Bitting

child:

Dale Lynn Thornburg

child:

Marilyn Ada Thornburg