John A. Roebling
German-American civil engineer
John Augustus Roebling was a German-born American civil engineer. He designed and built wire rope suspension bridges, in particular the Brooklyn Bridge, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Civil... Wikipedia
Born: June 12, 1806, Mühlhausen, Germany
Died: July 22, 1869 (age 63 years), New York, NY
Spouse: Johanna Herting (m. 1836–1869)
Children: Washington Roebling, Charles Roebling, Laura R. Methfessel, and more
Grandchildren: John A. Roebling II, Washington A. Roebling II, and Washington A Roebling, II
Structures