James Geddes (engineer)

James Geddes (July 22, 1763 – August 19, 1838) was born in Carlisle in the Province of Pennsylvania and was a prominent engineer, surveyor, New York State legislator and U.S. Congressman who was instrumental in the planning of the Erie Canal and other canals in the United States. He was also at the forefront of development of the salt industry at Onondaga Lake near Syracuse, New York beginning in 1794.

For other uses, see James Geddes (disambiguation).

James Geddes
Born(1763-07-22)July 22, 1763
Carlisle, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
DiedAugust 19, 1838(1838-08-19) (aged 75)
Salina, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Engineer, surveyor, legislator
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