Background
Corliss, George Henry was born on June 2, 1817 in Easton, New York, United States. Son of Doctor Hiram and Susan (Sheldon) Corliss.
Corliss, George Henry was born on June 2, 1817 in Easton, New York, United States. Son of Doctor Hiram and Susan (Sheldon) Corliss.
Attended Castleton Academy, 1835-1838.
Invented machine for sewing boots (as a result of customer’s complaints), patented 1842. Joined firm Fairbanks, Bancroft & Company, 1844. Invented improvements for steam engines, patented 1849.
Merged John Barstow and E.J. Nightingale Company into Corliss, Nightingale & Company, 1849. Incorporated, became president Corliss Engine Company, 1856. Member, Rhode Island Legislature, 1868-1870.
Built Corliss steam engine (1st to use rotary valves). Patented gear cutting machine, an improved boiler with condensing apparatus, pump engine for water-works.
Member, Rhode Island Legislature, 1868-1870.
Married Phoebe F. Frost, January 1839. Married second, Emily A. Shaw, 1866.