Alice h parker born
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Alice H. Parker facts for kids
Alice H. Parker 1895 – 1920 was an African-American inventor known for her patent for a gas furnace.
Quick facts for kids Alice H. Parker | |
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| Born | 1895 Morristown, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Heating Furnace |
Early life
Alice H.
Parker was born in 1895 in Morristown, New Jersey, where she grew up some of her life.
Alice h parker born
Parker was a highly educated woman who graduated with honors in 1910 from Howard University Academy, a historically African-American university that accepted both male and female students since its founding in November 1866, shortly after the Civil War.
According to census data, Parker worked as a cook in the kitchen in Morristown, NJ and lived with her husband, who was a butler. Despite her revolutionary impact on today's modern heating system, there is almost no information recorded on her personal life.
Although the specific date of her death is unknown, it is thought she died in