Ransom E. Olds
American automobile designer
Ransom Eli Olds was a pioneer of the American automotive industry, after whom the Oldsmobile and REO brands were named. He claimed to have built his first steam car as early as 1887 and his first gasoline-powered car in 1896. Wikipedia
Born: June 3, 1864, Geneva, OH
Died: August 26, 1950 (age 86 years), Lansing, MI
Organizations founded: REO Motor Car Company and Olds Motor Works
Children: Ralph Olds and Gladys Olds
Parents: Pliny Fiske Olds and Sarah Whipple Olds
Spouse: Ursula Woodward (m. 1889)
Political party: Republican
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