Elijah McCoy
American engineer (1844–1929)
Elijah J. McCoy (May 2, 1844 - October 10, 1929) was an African American inventor who is best known for inventing lubrication devices to make trains run better.
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| Born | Elijah J. McCoy May 2, 1844 Colchester, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Died | October 10, 1929 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Detroit Memorial Park East in Warren, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Mechanical Engineering |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, inventor, initially employed as a railroad fireman and oiler |
| Employer | Mine Coaling |
| Known for | Inventions, particularly his Mechanical Lubricator |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Elizabeth Stewart; Mary Eleanor Delaney |
He was born in Colchester, Ontario and died in Detroit, Michigan. He was born May 2, 1844. He was an engineer and inventor, initially employed as a railroad fireman and oiler and fudger.
References
change- ↑ "Elijah McCoy Picture". Argot Language Center. Archived from the original on 2013-05-19. Retrieved 2015-04-28.