| Birth: | Nov. 28, 1837 | | Death: | May 10, 1920 | 
Scientist, He invented celluloid while trying to win a contest to create inexpensive billiard balls. He didn't win the contest, but his invention was used for many applications, most notably for movie film.
Search Amazon for John Wesley Hyatt | | | Burial:
Fair Mount Cemetery
Chatham
Morris County
New Jersey, USA |
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Record added: Mar 21, 1999
Find A Grave Memorial# 4898 |
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