Background
Shimer, Porter William was born on March 13, 1857 in Shimerville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter A. and Ellen (Werkheiser) Shimer.
Shimer, Porter William was born on March 13, 1857 in Shimerville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter A. and Ellen (Werkheiser) Shimer.
Engineer of Mines, Lafayette College, 1878, Doctor of Philosophy, 1899.
Proprietor chemical and metallurgical laboratory, Easton, Pennsylvania, since 1885. President Shimer Chemical Company, since 1924. In analytical, consulting and investigation work.
Lecturer iron and steel, Lafayette College, 1894-1902.
Discovered titanium carbide. Awarded John Scott medal, Franklin Institute, 1901, for invention of combustion crucible.
Member International Steel Standards Committee.
Married Elizabeth Sandt, October 12, 1880. Children: Katharine (Mistress J. Willard Paff), William Robert, Edward Bernard, Margaret (Mistress Paul Hoffman).