Shanklin, George Bryan

Born at Nicholasville, KY; deafened from scarlet fever as a teenager. Transferred to the Kentucky School for the Deaf, then entered Gallaudet College for 2 years, leaving to pursue electrical engineering at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1911. Worked in experimental testing for the General Electric Co., rising to head of testing. 1922-1948, he worked for the power cable division, becoming manager of the wire and cable dept. and remaining there until retirement. Held 17 engineering patents, and is credited with the discovery of ionization in high-voltage cables. Died in Schenectady, NY, from a heart attack.