William Mason
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1808 – 1883
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Who was William Mason?
William Mason was a master mechanical engineer and builder of textile machinery and railroad steam locomotives. He founded Mason Machine Works of Taunton, Massachusetts. His company was a significant supplier of locomotives and rifles for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The company also later produced printing presses.
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- Born
- Sep 2, 1808
Mystic, Connecticut - Employment
- Mason Machine Works
- Lived in
- Taunton
- Died
- May 21, 1883
Taunton
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on July 23, 2013
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