John H. Blish

Biography

John H. Blish, born in 1822, brought an inventor’s mind and an engineer’s precision to the challenges of the mid-19th century, securing patents that reflected his fascination with practical mechanics. His work, including the lock mechanism that bears his name, contributed to firearm innovation and illustrated a careful attention to the marriage of form and function.

He passed away in 1886 and now rests in Seymour, remembered by fellow engineers for his inventive spirit and methodical intelligence.