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James Rumsey

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1743

James Rumsey was born in Cecil County, Maryland

Sep 06, 1784

George Washington wrote in his diary concerning James Rumsey's steamboat

Dec 03, 1787

James Rumsey first demonstrated his steam engine on the Potomac River near Shepherdstown

Dec 20, 1792

James Rumsey died in England


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