George N. Stearns

George Noble Stearns (September 29, 1812 – July 19, 1882) was a tool designer and founded the George N. Stearns Company, a hardware business, in 1860 in Syracuse, New York.[1]

George Noble Stearns
Born(1812-09-29)September 29, 1812
DiedJuly 19, 1882(1882-07-19) (aged 69)
CitizenshipUnited States
OccupationTool designer, Company founder, Hardware
Known forFounder of George N. Stearns Company which was later renamed E. C. Stearns & Company
Spouse(s)Delilah Amanda Taylor (born 1816)
ChildrenEdward C. Stearns (1856-1929)
Avis Stearns Van Wagenen (1841-1907)
Parent(s)Samuel Stearns and Elizabeth Smith
Grandson of Ebenezer Stearns

After he became seriously ill in 1877, his son, Edward C. Stearns and daughter, Avis Stearns Van Wagenen took control of the firm and renamed it to E. C. Stearns & Company.[2]

References

  1. Avis Stearns Van Wagenen. Stearns genealogy and memoirs, Volume 2. Courier Printing Co., Syracuse, New York, July 1, 1901. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
  2. "George N. Stearns". Old Wood-Working Machines, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
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