Patrick Lyon
1769–1829 (age 60)
Inventor, Metalworker
Biography
Patrick Lyon was a skilled inventor and metalworker whose practical innovations and craftsmanship contributed to the development of American industry and technology. His work in metalworking and his inventive pursuits reflected the practical ingenuity that characterized early American enterprise and manufacturing.
Lyon's reputation as both a skilled craftsman and innovator made him a respected figure in the emerging industrial landscape of the early 19th century, demonstrating the value of practical expertise and creative problem-solving in building the nation's economic foundation.