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Who is He? Elijah McCoy was born on May 2, 1844, in Colchester, Ontario, Canada. He trained to become an engineer in Scotland while he was a teenager. Unable to find work as an engineer, Elijah soon worked at a railroad. Then he created his first invention, the first steam engine lubricator. He died in October 10, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.
What are some of his inventions? • The steam engine lubricator • An improvement in the ironing board • An improvement in the lawn sprinkler. And many more…
How did he impact society? The steam engine lubricator help train driver all over. It evenly coated the axles and reduced the amount of time fixing the train.