James Geddes
| Region | Occupation | Born | Died |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America, Mid-Atlantic | Architect, Engineer | 1763 | 1838 |
Born in Pennsylvania, but adult resident of Syracuse, NY. Interest in canals led him to do an 1808 canal-feasibility survey of New York. Became closely associated with DeWitt Clinton, another canal promoter. Made engineer of Erie Canal project in 1817; saw it and other canals (e.g. Champlain Canal) through to completion.
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