John C. Lincoln By IanBryan Jul 17, 1866 John C. Lincoln Birth May 14, 1883 Birth of James F Lincoln 1895 Founded Lincoln Electric 1907 Graduated College and 1907 Partnered with his brother James F. Lincoln 1907 Released the first D.C welder 1911 Created the Flux welder 1911 Lincoln released their first A.C welder 1911 Lincoln released their first portable machine 1914 John headed and supervised the company as general manager 1933 lincoln published the procedure handbook of arc welding design May 24, 1959 Death of John C. Lincoln Jun 23, 1965 Death of James F. Lincoln 1999 Regal Beloit bought Lincoln Electric Motors 2005 Lincoln's Electric acquired the Harris Products Group
