John Stevens (inventor, born 1749)
John Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of New Jersey | |
| In office 1776–1779 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1749 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | March 6, 1838 (aged 88) Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Rachel Cox (m. 1782) |
| Relations | See Stevens family |
| Children | 13, including John, Robert, Edwin |
| Parent(s) | John Stevens Elizabeth Alexander |
| Alma mater | Kings College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War |
Col. John Stevens, III (June 26, 1749 – March 6, 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor who constructed the first U.S. steam locomotive, first steam-powered ferry, and first U.S. commercial ferry service from his estate in Hoboken. He was influential in the creation of U.S. patent law.