Elisha Perkins 1741 - 1799

occupation:
Inventor, Physician
Nationality:
American
born in:
Norwich, New London county, Connecticut, United States

Inventor of the 'Perkins Tractor', which consisted of two 3 inch metal rods with a point at the end. The tractors presumably cured inflammation and rheumatism. During his life and after his death Perkins was dismissed as a quack. However, Perkins continue to be successful and had several influential backers