William P. Bettendorf
Deceased Person
1857 – 1910
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Who was William P. Bettendorf?
William P. Bettendorf was a German-American inventor. He is credited with the invention of the power lift sulky plow, the Bettendorf metal wheel and the one-piece railroad truck frame. By the age of 53 he held 94 patents. With his younger brother, Joseph W. Bettendorf, he founded the Bettendorf Axel Company. His first wife and children preceded him in death. He died as the company was rapidly expanding and before he moved into a palatial home he was building. The city of Bettendorf, Iowa is named after the two brothers.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1857
Mendota - Also known as
- William Bettendorf
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jun 3, 1910
Bettendorf - Resting place
- Oakdale Memorial Gardens
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on July 23, 2013
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