3 December, 1930
Florence Parpart died on December 3, 1930. Her death was reported in a Brooklyn
newspaper, indicating she had returned to New York by this time. This date marks
the end of her life and contributions as an inventor.
5 July, 1903
Florence Parpart married Hiram D. Layman at her mother's home in New York. This
event marks a significant turning point in her life, both personally and
professionally, as her patents reflect her married name afterward. This marriage
is crucial for understanding the context of her later patents and inventions,
where she is sometimes referred to as Florence W. Layman.