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James Oliver
NameJames Oliver
Birth/Death Dates1823-1908
Where in IndianaLagrange County; St. Joseph County--Mishawaka; St. Joseph County--South Bend
When in Indiana1836-1908
Notable ForOliver invented the Chilled Plow. He experimented for twelve years and found that chilling the iron in the moldplate of a plow made it stronger. This plow was also easier for a farmer to operate. The plow was sold worldwide.
DescriptionOliver is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. In the lower left corner is a drawing of a Chilled Plow.
SubjectOliver, James 1823-1908
Inventors
Plows
Metallurgical industry
Business people
Item IDPAMF526.05H81909JAMESOLIVER
Source of ImageLittle Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen by Elbert Hubbard (IHS Pamphlet Collection: F526.O5 H8 1909)
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from: Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen by Elbert Hubbard
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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