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1759 Born
Became a millwright in Northumberland
Married Ann Tate
1794 Birth of his son William
Worked on improvements to agricultural machinery, some examples propelled by steam power
They moved to Hull, and then to London.
In London, he was associated with the Earl of Dundonald in the development of his numerous mechanical schemes, notably machinery for the manufacture of rope.
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