Home / Scientists and Inventors / John Gorrie John Gorrie 1802 – 1855 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography John Gorrie (1802–1855) was a physician, scientist, inventor. Born October 3, 1802 in Nevis. Died June 29, 1855 in Apalachicola of disease. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Donald J. Cram 1919 – 2001 Educators James Churchward 1851 – 1936 Scientists and Inventors Carl Auer von Welsbach 1858 – 1929 Hietzing Cemetery, Hietzing, Austria Scientists and Inventors Franz Aepinus 1724 – 1802 Raadi cemetery, Tartu City, Estonia Scientists and Inventors