inventor of the modern knuckle coupler that replaced link and pin couplers on North Americanrailroads
Eli H. Janney was born in 1831.
Eli H. Janney died in 1912.
The Janney coupler was named after Eli H. Janney who patented the invention in 1873. The Janney coupler was an improvement in railroad car couplers that became the standard for the railroad freightcar couplers.
Eli H. Janney was born to Eli Janney and Mary D. Janney. His father was known for his work as a civil engineer and his mother was involved in various community activities. Janney himself became a notable figure in the development of the railroad industry, particularly for his invention of the Janney coupler.
Hillsboro, Loudon County, Virginia. Son of Daniel Janney.
African Americans
Allison Janney's birth name is Allison Brooks Janney.
Russell Janney's birth name is Russell Dixon Janney.
Sam Janney's birth name is Samuel MacPherson Janney.
William Janney's birth name is Janney, Russell Dixon.
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