Harvey A. Moyer
Harvey Allen Moyer | |
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| Born | 1853 |
| Died | October 9, 1935 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Carriage Builder, Auto Manufacturer |
| Spouse | Rosamond Wilcox |
| Children | Bert W. Moyer who married Edna Cholet Maude Moyer who married architect Ward Wellington Ward |
Harvey A. Moyer (1853 – October 9, 1935) was born in Clay, New York and founded the H. A. Moyer Carriage Company in Cicero, New York in 1876.[1] The company relocated to Syracuse, New York in 1880 and later changed assembly to luxury automobiles in 1908[2] and was renamed the H. A. Moyer Automobile Company. After discontinuing production of the Moyer Car in 1915, Moyer incorporated the business, H. A. Moyer, Inc., and became a dealer for Velie automobiles and Stearns-Knight automobiles. Stearns-Knight operated for only a short time before merging with Willys-Overland.[3]
Moyer inventions
Moyer applied for several patents on various devices between the years 1882 and 1898. The list of patents includes:[1]
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Moyer vehicles.
- The Moyer Ward Legacy (series of videos) - Peter Forgan, 2010 on YouTube
- H. A. Moyer U.S. Patents
- H. A. Moyer USA 1915 supreme speed 80 km /h
- CNY Heritage - Central New York Library Resources Council, 2009
References
- ^ a b "Directory of American Tool and Machinery Patents". Datamp, 2003-2010. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
- ^ "Moyer Heritage - Love for Autos Runs in Family". Syracuse Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. March 16, 1966.
- ^ "Moyer Antiques to Go on Sale". The Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. July 16, 1961.
- ^ "H. A. Moyer Designer builder, high grade carriages". H. A. Moyer Carriage Company, 1909. Retrieved 2010-08-07.