Background
Howe, John Ireland was born on July 20, 1793 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Polly (Ireland) Howe.
Howe, John Ireland was born on July 20, 1793 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Polly (Ireland) Howe.
Graduated from College Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, 1815.
Practiced medicine, New York City, 1815-1829. Resident physician New York Alms House. Gave up practice, 1829, started experimenting in manufacturer of rubber.
Secretariat up rubber manufacturing plant, North Salem, New York, 1829-1830.
Attempted to find mechanic way of making straight pins, 1830-1831, designed successful pin-making machine, 1832. Obtained foreign patents for machine in England, France, Scotland, Ireland, 1832-1833.
Manufactured pins, North Salem, 1835-1838, Darby, Connecticut, 1838-1868. Lived in retirement, Birmingham, Connecticut, 1868-1876.
Married Cornelia Ann Ireland (cousin), May 20, 1820.