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Charles W. Elmer

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Charles W. Elmer

Birth
West Eaton, Madison County, New York, USA
Death
7 Dec 1954 (aged 81–82)
Greenport, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Burial
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Born in West Eaton New York to D.F. Elmer and Josie DARROW. Married Mary Reed CUSTER on Dec 29,1898 in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. From obit, Charles W. Elmer, age 82, former resident of Monroe and now of Greenport, Long Island, N.Y. Services will be at Greenport.

Suggested edit: Charles Wesley Elmer (1872–1954) was an American amateur astronomer and court reporter who co-founded the Perkin-Elmer optical company in 1937. For most of his life he was employed as a court reporter. However, as a hobby he developed a strong interest in astronomy and optical telescopes. In 1936 he met Richard S. Perkin, and the two decided to form an optical business in New York.
Contributor: Anonymous (48200587)
Born in West Eaton New York to D.F. Elmer and Josie DARROW. Married Mary Reed CUSTER on Dec 29,1898 in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. From obit, Charles W. Elmer, age 82, former resident of Monroe and now of Greenport, Long Island, N.Y. Services will be at Greenport.

Suggested edit: Charles Wesley Elmer (1872–1954) was an American amateur astronomer and court reporter who co-founded the Perkin-Elmer optical company in 1937. For most of his life he was employed as a court reporter. However, as a hobby he developed a strong interest in astronomy and optical telescopes. In 1936 he met Richard S. Perkin, and the two decided to form an optical business in New York.
Contributor: Anonymous (48200587)


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