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Leffel, James

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Leffel, James (1806–1866)

US inventor. As a young man he designed, built, and operated a water-powered sawmill near Springfield, Ohio. Over the years he perfected several improved types of waterwheel. He also patented two types of cooking stoves and achieved local fame as a breeder of poultry. Leffel was born in Botetourt County, Virginia. Taken to Ohio as an infant, he grew up on the frontier and received only intermittent schooling.



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