James G. Marshall (industrialist)

James G. Marshall
Born(1869-08-24)August 24, 1869
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedDecember 28, 1960(1960-12-28) (aged 91)
Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Burial placeRiverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, New York
OccupationsIndustrialist, inventor
SpouseLida T. Marshall (d. 1946)
Children2
AwardsSchoellkopf Medal

James G. Marshall (August 24, 1869 – December 28, 1960) was an American industrialist and inventor. Hailed as the "father of the covered furnace," he pioneered advancements in calcium carbide research and ferroalloys. As a co-founder of chemical company Union Carbide, Marshall held various roles throughout his lifetime, notably serving as general superintendent.

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