Entrepreneur
The Resume
(October 27, 1811-July 23, 1875)
Born in Pittstown, New York
Founded the Singer Sewing Machine Company (1851)
Why he might be annoying
He is often thought of as the inventor of the sewing machine, but he wasn't.
He had multiple bigamous marriages.
His common-law wife Mary Ann Sponsler had him arrested for domestic abuse.
He left five wives, 22 children and two wills, generating bitter legal battles after his death.
Why he might not be annoying
He ended the legal battles among the people claiming to have invented the sewing machine by organizing the first patent pool.
He introduced the first sewing machines for the home rather than for industrial use.
So people could afford the machines, he introduced the first installment plan for purchases.
Credit: C. Fishel
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For 2019, as of last week, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
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In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
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