John William Lambert
John William Lambert | |
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| Born | January 29, 1860 |
| Died | May 20, 1952 (aged 92) Anderson, Indiana |
| Resting place | East Maplewood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
| Known for | America's First Successful Gasoline Automobile and the Father of the Gradual Transmission |
| Spouse(s) | Mary (Minnie) F. Kelley married 1885 |
| Children | Alvin Ray and Ethel Mae |
| Parent(s) | George Lambert Anna Lambert parents from Pennsylvania |
John William Lambert (January 29, 1860 – May 20, 1952) was an American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor. He is the inventor of the first practical American gasoline automobile. In 1891, he built a working gasoline automobile and took it on the streets of Ohio City for experimental drives. He had over 600 patents.