James P. Allaire
James Peter Allaire (July 12, 1785 – May 20, 1858) was a noted master mechanic and steam engine builder, and founder of the Allaire Iron Works (est. 1815), the first marine steam engine company in New York City, and later Howell Works (est. 1822), in Wall Township, New Jersey. His credits also include building both the first compound steam engine for marine use and the first New York City tenement structure.
James Peter Allaire | |
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| Born | July 12, 1785 New Rochelle, New York, United States (probable) or Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada (possible) |
| Died | May 20, 1858 (aged 72) Howell Works, New Jersey |
| Resting place | Allaire Family Cemetery, Old Huguenot Cemetery, New Rochelle, New York |
| Nationality | American Colonist (United States) |
| Education | Less than Elementary (undocumented) |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, Engineer, Inventor, Merchant, Philanthropist |
| Spouses | Frances Duncan (m. 1804–1836)Calicia Allaire Tompkins
(m. 1846) |
| Partner | Charles Soutinger |
| Children | 10 |
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