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John Deere

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  • John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont.

    John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont.

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    John Deere-Steel Plow

  • Was apprenticed at the age of 17.

    Was apprenticed at the age of 17.

  • Married Demarias Lamb Deere.

    Married Demarias Lamb Deere.

  • In 1837 the very first STEEL plow was invented & field tested by John Deere.

    In 1837 the very first STEEL plow was invented & field tested by John Deere.

    John Deere invented the first steel plow because he realized that the wood plows couldn't plow the rich Middle-West soil. The steel plow was used for farming to break up the tough soil, without getting the soil stuck inside of it. this allowed for better plowing on farms with tough, rich soil.
  • The Steel Plow.

    The Steel Plow.

  • The Steel Plow.

    The Steel Plow.

  • Married Lucenia Lamb Deere.

    Married Lucenia Lamb Deere.

  • John Deere died at Red Cliff (his home) at the age of 82.

    John Deere died at Red Cliff (his home) at the age of 82.

  • The Steel Plow.

    The Steel Plow.

  • The Steel Plow.

    The Steel Plow.

  • The Steel Plow.

    The Steel Plow.

  • The Steel Plow today.

    The Steel Plow today.