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The life of Andrew Jackson Beard is just such a mystery. He made numerous contributions, served as a slave, is mistakenly credited with famous inventions.
Andrew J. Beard Biography (1849-1941)
Andrew Jackson Beard. Biography Born in Alabama in. Andrew Beard invented the JENNY coupler for railroad cars not to be mistaken with the JANNEY coupler which.
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Born in Alabama, Andrew J. Beard was set free from slavery at the age of 15.He remained in Alabama, taking up farming for several years. In addition to farming, Beard experimented with mechanical devices, and had soon built his own flour mill. During the years he operated the mill, he began to channel hisprofits into other inventions. His first success was a plow he patented and sold for four thousand dollars.
Andrew J. Beard Biography (1849-1941) Nationality. Occupation inventor. Born in Alabama, Andrew J. Beard was set free from slavery at the age of 15.He remained.