| Birth Day | May 17, 1893 |
| Birth Place | Cincinnati, OH |
| Age | 126 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 21, 1961 (age 67) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Frederick McKinley Jones, a renowned entrepreneur from Ohio, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. His significant contributions in various industries, particularly in inventing mobile refrigeration systems, are responsible for his notable wealth. Jones' innovative mind and exceptional engineering skills have revolutionized the transportation and food industries, particularly facilitating the safe storage and transportation of perishable goods. Even after his passing in 1961, his legacy continues to earn him recognition as a pioneering figure in the world of entrepreneurship.
Winner of the National Medal of Technology and member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his contributions to improving long distance transportation refrigeration for perishable goods.
He worked as a car mechanic when he was only fourteen years-old and taught himself electronics, which led to him creating a transmitter for a new radio station.
He had approximately 21 patents for his contributions to x-ray machines, sound equipment with motion pictures, and gasoline engines.
He was born in Cincinnati and later raised in Kentucky when he was orphaned at the age of nine.
He was an Inventor like Slavoljub Eduard Penkala.
