Elijah McCoy was born on May 2, 1844 in Colchester, Canada. Best known as the inventor of mechanical lubrication for steam engines, he also had 57 other U.S. patents to his name. His name, McCoy, is a likely origin of the expression "The real McCoy."
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About
Best known as the Inventor of mechanical lubrication for steam engines, he also had 57 other U.S. patents to his name. His name, McCoy, is a likely origin of the expression "The real McCoy."
Before Fame
He was initially employed as a railroad fireman and oiler for the Michigan Central Railroad.
Trivia
The state of Michigan recognizes his historic contributions is several ways including a historical marker at his former home.
Family Life
He was first married to Ann Elizabeth Stewart who died four short years after they married. He then married Mary Eleanor Delaney.
Associated With
He was acknowledged in Booker T. Washington's book Story of the Negro as a leading black Inventor.
