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Edward Andrew Deeds

1874-03-12 – 1960-07-01

Portrait of Edward Andrew Deeds
Edward Andrew Deeds in 1917Credit: Bain News Service, publisher

Life & Legacy

Edward Andrew Deeds (March 12, 1874 – July 1, 1960) was an American engineer, inventor and industrialist prominent in the Dayton, Ohio, area. He was the president of the National Cash Register Company and, together with Charles F. Kettering, founded Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (Delco), an early innovator in automotive technology. Deeds partnered with Orville Wright in an early airplane manufacturing venture and led the military aircraft production effort in World War I.

Occupation & Career

inventor

Education

Denison University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Denison University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5341568 — wikidata View source

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