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William Austin Burt (June 13, 1792 – August 18, 1858) was an American inventor, legislator, surveyor, and millwright. Burt was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and lived in Michigan from 1822 until his death in 1858. He was a member of the Michigan Territorial Legislature, 1826–7.
Jul 23, 2001 · On July 23, 1829, William Austin Burt of Mt. Vernon, Mich., received a patent for his typographer, a forerunner of the typewriter. In 1952 military officers led by Gamal Abdel Nasser seized...
Mar 11, 2024 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for William Burt born 1792 Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States died 1858 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States including ancestors + descendants + 2 photos + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.
- Male
- June 13, 1792
- Phebe (Cole) Burt
- August 18, 1858
Staying Power – Washington Township’s historic “Wedding Cake House,” built by William Austin Burt in 1846, has a post-and-beam design that features a square shape with a smaller square on top. Today’s owners added lush landscaping and a wraparound porch.
William Austin Burt died in Detroit in 1858. His remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Michigan’s prominent citizens. The discovery of the iron ore deposits in Upper Michigan by William Austin Burt was listed as one of the greatest events in the industrial history of the United States.
Sep 1, 2014 · William Austin Burt. While William Burt was the creator of many inventions, he will always be remembered as the man who changed land surveying with his invention of the solar compass.
Jul 23, 2011 · William Austin Burt received a patent on a typographer on July 23, 1829 -- signed personally by President Andrew Jackson. The typographer is considered the forerunner to the typewriter. Burt's chief reputation came from his work as a surveyor in Michigan.
