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W. H. & G. Yates
Chittenango, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Nov 11 2013 9:47AM by Jeff_Joslin
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William H. Yates and George Yates received an 1859 patent for a shingle-sawing machine. In 1860 it was manufactured by E. A. Judd, with W. H. Yates acting as agent.

Information Sources

Writeup in the 1859-06-11 issue of Scientific American, plus patent records.
Advertisement in the 1860-12-15 Scientific American:
Yates' Improved patent machine for sawing shingle or heading. E. A. Judd, proprietor, Chittenango, Madison county, N. Y. W. H. Yates, Agent, Rochester, Mich.

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