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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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John Stevens
1749-06-26 – 1838-03-03
Life & Legacy
Col. John Stevens, III (June 26, 1749 – March 6, 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor who constructed the first U.S. steam locomotive, first steam-powered ferry, and first U.S. commercial ferry service from his estate in Hoboken. He was influential in the creation of U.S. patent law.
Occupation & Career
lawyer, inventor, engineer
Education
Columbia University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
Columbia University
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Edwin Augustus Stevens
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Family Child
John Cox Stevens
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Family Child
Robert L. Stevens
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Family Child
Elizabeth Julianna Conover
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Family Father
John Stevens
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Family Mother
Elizabeth Alexander
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Family Sibling
Mary Stevens
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Family Spouse
Rachel Cox
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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