Aveling, Thomas b. 1824 d. March 7, 1882 Engineer. With his partner Richard Thomas Porter, he developed the first practical steam-powered road roller. He began his career as an apprentice farmer, and during his training gained knowledge of new types of farm machinery, such as the portable steam engine and the threshing machine. He then went into business with his father in law, building and repairing agricultural machinery. In 1856 he devised the first steam-powered plough, and was given a prize of three hundred guineas by Kentish...[Read More] (Bio by: js) Hoo St Werburgh Churchyard, Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, England Plot: Churchyard
b. 1824 d. March 7, 1882