Thomas Davenport
Blacksmith
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Thomas Davenport was a Vermont blacksmith who constructed the first American DC electric motor in 1834. Wikipedia
Born: July 9, 1802, Williamstown, VT
Died: July 6, 1851 (age 48 years), Salisbury, VT
Spouse: Emily Davenport
Parents: Hannah Davenport
Children: 2
Known for: inventing the electric motor