JOHN DEERE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Born: Feburary 7, 1804
• Died: May 17, 1886
• American blacksmith
• Born in Rutland, Vermont

PRRSONAL LIFE

• Married: Demarias Lamb in 1827
• 9 children in all
• Served as president of the National Bank
• Served as Moline's mayor for two years
• Died at home

INVENTIONS

• First successful steel plow in 1837
• Manufacturer who founded Deere & Co

STEEL PLOW

• Did not like cast-iron plows
• Thought steel plows would handle soil
• 1837: developed the 1st Cast-Steel Plow
• Sold his first one in 1838
• By 1841, he manufactured 75-100 per year

DEERE & CO

• American corporation
• Manufactured machinery & desial engines
• Also drivetrains and lawn equipment
• Provides financial services
• Slogan: "Nothing runs like a Deere"

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