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Hall, John H. (1781-1841)

Name:
Hall, John H. (1781-1841)
Other Names:
Hall, John Hancock
Born:
01/04/1781
Birthplace:
Portland, ME
Died:
02/26/1841
Death Location:
Randolph County, MO
Residence:
Portland, ME
Harper's Ferry, WV
Randolph Country, MO
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Armament designer and manufacturer
Inventor
Relations:
Dr. William Thornton (partner)
Notes:
Made not only firearms, but also great advances in manufacturing technology.
Invented manufacturing system for interchangeable parts, called "uniformity principle," for use with manufacturing firearms for the Army.
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