Samuel Slater By sydney_sexy_beast4 Jun 9, 1768 Samuel Slater was born in Belper, Derbyshire, England. Period: Jun 9, 1768 to Jan 23, 2012 Samuel Slater-Factory System Jan 23, 1789 Left for New York after memorizing some british designs. Jan 23, 1793 Slater & Brown opened their first factory in Pawtucket. Apr 21, 1835 Samuel Slater died at the age of 66 in Webster, Massachusetts. Jan 23, 1869 Factories. Jan 23, 1900 Factories. Jan 23, 1922 Factories. Jan 23, 1954 Factories. Jan 23, 1972 Factories. Jan 23, 2012 Factories Today.
