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 → John Fenn 1917 – 2010 Berea Cemetery Educators Hermann Bondi 1919 – 2005 cremation Educators Tito Livio Burattini 1617 – 1681 Scientists and Inventors Anne McLaren 1927 – 2007 Scientists and Inventors