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John Henry Manny

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John Henry Manny

Birth
Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, USA
Death
31 Jan 1856 (aged 30)
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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John H Manny invented the Manny Reaper. It was in use for many years. He was sued by McCormick for copyright infringement-but won, since his reaper was invented first.
He built a mansion on Main St which is now part of the Burpee Museum of Natural History. He died at 31 of stomach
disease.
John H Manny invented the Manny Reaper. It was in use for many years. He was sued by McCormick for copyright infringement-but won, since his reaper was invented first.
He built a mansion on Main St which is now part of the Burpee Museum of Natural History. He died at 31 of stomach
disease.


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