Elijah
McCoy was born May 2, 1844 in Colchester, Ontario.
His parents, George and Emillia, were former slaves
who escaped from Kentucky via the Underground Railroad.
His first invention,
a lubricating cup was used in steam cylinders of
the trains and other machinery. Some of Elijah's
other inventions were the ironing board and the
lawn sprinkler. During his lifetime, Elijah
was awarded over 57 patents and became known as
one of the great Black inventors of the 19th century.
Elijah
McCoy was born May 2, 1844 in Colchester, Ontario.
His parents, George and Emillia, were former slaves
who escaped from Kentucky via the Underground Railroad.
