James Hargreaves
English weaver and carpenter
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James Hargreaves was an English weaver, carpenter and inventor who lived and worked in Lancashire, England. Hargreaves is credited with inventing the spinning jenny in 1764. Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1720, Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom
Died: April 22, 1778 (age 57 years), Nottingham, United Kingdom
Known for: Spinning jenny
Children: Ann Hargreaves, John Hargreaves, Margaret Hargreaves, and more
Parents: George Hargreaves and Ellen Rothwell
Height: 5'10
Resting place: St Mary’s Church Yard, Nottingham