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Cyrus McCormick, born Feb. 15, 1809 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, invented the mechanical reaper in 1831. The reaper was used for harvesting grain and enabled farmers to cut their wheat much more quickly and efficiently.

McCormick died on May 13, 1884 in Chicago.

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