Elijah J. McCoy (May 2, 1844 - October 10, 1929) was an African American inventor who is best known for inventing lubrication devices to make trains run better.
He was born in Colchester, Ontario and died in Detroit, Michigan. He was born May 2, 1844. He was an engineer and inventor, initially employed as a railroad fireman and oiler and fudger.
A: Elijah J. McCoy was an African American inventor known for inventing lubrication devices for trains.
A: Elijah J. McCoy was born on May 2, 1844.
A: Elijah J. McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario.
A: Elijah J. McCoy was an engineer and inventor, initially employed as a railroad fireman and oiler.
A: Elijah J. McCoy is best known for inventing lubrication devices to make trains run better.
A: Elijah J. McCoy passed away on October 10, 1929.
A: Elijah J. McCoy died in Detroit, Michigan.