George Roby Dempster Rank
About George Roby Dempster
One of the leading businessmen and inventors of his age, Dempster was renowned for the invention of the Dempster-Dumpster, a trash receptacle that mechanically emptied into garbage trucks. This represented a revolution in solid waste collection.
Early Life
A teenaged Roby Dempster began life working for different companies, such as Ohio Railway and the Ward Line.
Notable Facts
In the 1900s, the Dempster Brothers Construction Company constructed several roads, railroads and dams across cities in states such as Georgia and Tennessee. Dempster became a three-time city manager of Knoxville between 1929 and 1945. A decade later, he served as mayor for four years. Under his leadership, the Henley Street Bridge and Bill Meyer Stadium were built. Upon its invention, the US Navy used Dempster dumpsters for waste collection during the Second World War.
Accolade
In honor of his civil service, he was awarded the Father Abram Ryan Award by the Knights of Columbus.
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F.A.Q. about George Roby Dempster
When is his birthday?
George Roby Dempster's birthday is on September 16, 1887.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 351 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 77 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 18, 1964.
How old would he be today?
George Roby Dempster would be 136 years old if he was alive today.
Where was George from?
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S..