Thomas L. Jennings was born on January 01, 1791 in United States, is an Inventor. Discover Thomas L. Jennings net worth, Biography, Age, Height, Family and career updates.
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Thomas L. Jennings, widely recognized as an inventor in the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Although his exact wealth remains uncertain, he has amassed a significant amount through his notable contributions to the field of innovation. Jennings' inventions have undoubtedly propelled him to financial success, cementing his reputation as a respected figure in the American inventing community.
About
African-American inventor, tradesman, entrepreneur, and abolitionist who was known for being the first African-American patent-holder in history. In 1821, he was granted the patent for his novel method of dry cleaning.
In 1791, he was born to a free African-American family in New York City.
He was a tailor and later opened a dry cleaning business in New York City on Church Street, which became one of the largest clothing stores in New York City. He experimented with different chemicals to remove stains from clothing and came up with his dry-scouring method. He used much of the money earned from his invention on abolitionist services.
He and his wife Elizabeth had three children named Matilda, Elizabeth and James.
In 1855, he, James McCune Smith and Rev. James W.C. Pennington created the Legal Rights Association, a pioneering minority-rights organization.
