Industrial Revolution

Abraham Darby

Dec 31, 1709

Invented coke smelting and advanced the mass production of brass and iron goods.

Thomas Newcomen

Dec 31, 1712

Invented the first practical steam engine for pumping water.

John Kay

Dec 31, 1733

Invented the Flying Shuttle. It was used to make wider threads.

James Hargreaves

Dec 31, 1764

Invented the Spinning Jenny. It was a multiple spindle frame.

Richard Arkwright

Dec 31, 1768

Invented the Spinning Frame. It used to make thread and yarn from cotton and wool.

James Watt

Dec 31, 1775

Invented the first reliable steam engine.

Alessandro Volta

Dec 31, 1782

Invented the electrical battery and discoverd methane.

Eli Whitney

Dec 31, 1793

Invented the Cotton Gin and interchangeable parts for Muskets.

Robert Fulton

Dec 31, 1807

Invented the regular Steam Boat service. It carried passengers from New York City to Albany.

George Stephenson

Dec 31, 1829

Invented a better working Locomotive.

Elias Howe

Dec 31, 1844

Invented the first Sewing Machine.

Cyrus Field

Dec 31, 1866

Invented the Translatic Cable. It crossed from Europe to North America.