Background
Rust, John Daniel was born on September 6, 1892 in Stephens County, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Daniel and Susan Minerva (Burnett) Rust.
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Rust, John Daniel was born on September 6, 1892 in Stephens County, Texas, United States. Son of Benjamin Daniel and Susan Minerva (Burnett) Rust.
Educated public schools of Texas and private study.
Assisted in development of better farm machinery 1922-1927. Inventor of Rust cotton picker, discovered its basic principles, 1927, and since engaged in perfecting and promoting it. Also inventor of Rust cotton cleaner, 1940, attachment for lawn mowers, 1945.
Construction engineering Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, 1944-1947. Construction engineering Ben Pearson, Inc. Founder and president John Rust Foundation, Inc., and The John Rust Company, 1951.
Member International Auxiliary Language Association, World Calendar Association, American Academy Political and Social Science, National Geographic Society, West Tennessee History Society.
Married Thelma Ford, December 1, 1933.