Wilbur Ravel Kimball

Kimball in 1911

Wilbur Ravel Kimball (January 28, 1863 – July 30, 1940) was an early aviator and pioneer of helicopter design. He was a member of the Aeronautic Society in New York City. He was also a member of the Early Birds of Aviation.[1]

Biography

He was born on January 28, 1863, in Woburn, Massachusetts, to Maria and Wilbur F. Kimball. He married Elizabeth Norton Gurney of Brockton, Massachusetts.[2]

He died on July 30, 1940, at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan, age 77.[2] He was buried in Woodbrook Cemetery in Woburn, Massachusetts.

References

  1. ^ "Wilbur R. Kimball". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  2. ^ a b "Wilbur R. Kimball, Aircraft Inventor. Builder of First Helicopter in U.S. Perfected Electrical Devices. Dies at 77. Aide to Alexander Bell. Edison Helper. Devised a System for Underground Transmission of Power". New York Times. July 31, 1940. Retrieved 2010-11-05.