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Lewis Miller (July 24, 1829 – February 17, 1899) was an American businessman and philanthropist who made a fortune in the late 19th century as inventor of the first combine (harvester-reaper machine) with the blade mounted efficiently in front of the driver, to the side of the horse(s), rather than pulled behind.
Through Miller's success as an inventor and business man, Lewis Miller became one of Akron's Most Famous Sons. Lewis Miller's passions and talents ran deep and extended far beyond his business concerns. He was one of the great philanthropists of the midwest during the later half of the 1800's.
Aug 22, 2016 · Lewis Miller was an inventor, businessman and philanthropist. Born in Stark County, Ohio, in 1829, he founded a farm machinery company and eventually registered 92 patents. His most notable invention was the Buckeye Mower and Reaper, the first combine, which revolutionized farming.
Mar 24, 2023 · Lewis Miller was born on July 24, 1829, in Greentown, Ohio, into a family that valued hard work, innovation, and education. From humble beginnings in a log cabin on his father’s farm, Miller would go on to become an influential inventor, successful businessman, and generous philanthropist.
Lewis Miller was born on July 24, 1829, in Greentown, Ohio. His grandfather, Abraham Miller, emigrated from Zweibrücken in the Palatinate about 1776 and settled in Maryland. He served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, engaged in many battles, and was at Valley Forge under Washington.
Lewis Miller (July 24, 1829 - February 17, 1899) was an American businessman and philanthropist who made a fortune in the late 19th century as inventor of the first combine (harvester-reaper machine) with the blade mounted efficiently in front of the driver, to the side of the horse(s), rather than pulled behind.
Sep 14, 2012 · Lewis Miller was a local lad who of all the outstanding people from the Strath in the 19th century most stand out clearly from the crowd . Farm worker, forester, entrepreneur, philanthropist are but a few words to describe a man who in a comparatively short life achieved so much.
