Levi Taylor: A Life of Invention and Patriotism
Levi Taylor, a notable citizen of Osceola, left a lasting legacy. His invention, the World's Smallest Steam Engine, is now on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
Taylor was born on October 24, 1842, in Green County, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Mary Taylor. Before the Civil War, he developed skills in the jewelry trade. On February 24, 1864, he joined the 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Co F, following in his father's footsteps, who had been serving in the 7th West Virginia Infantry Co F since 1861.
- Levi Taylor's invention: the World's Smallest Steam Engine
- Birthdate: October 24, 1842
- Birthplace: Green County, Pennsylvania
- Military service: 85th Pennsylvania Infantry Co F
He Left His Mark on the Hands of Time
Taylor's father, Henry, was a sergeant in the 7th West Virginia Infantry Co F. Both father and son survived the Civil War and sought a fresh start for their family.
Author's summary: Levi Taylor's life was marked by invention and patriotism, leaving a lasting legacy in Osceola.
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