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Will B. Wood's 1889 patent identifies him as residing in Shamokin, Northumberland County. Patent US415084A was filed May 13, 1889 and granted November 12, 1889.

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John H. Gable miner's lamp patentFirst page of U.S. Patent No. 217,791 for John H. Gable's miner's lamp, patented in 1879.Image date: 1879

Introduction

Will B. Wood's 1889 patent identifies him as residing in Shamokin, Northumberland County.

Chronology

Patent US415084A was filed May 13, 1889 and granted November 12, 1889.

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**Historic view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin**Historic exterior view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.Image date unknown

**Side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin**Historic side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.Image date unknown