Christopher W. LeValley

Christopher W. LeValley (April 19, 1833 – January 4 1916), (also known as Christopher Warren LeValley and C.W. LeValley) was the co-founder, president, general manager and chairman of the board of directors of Chain Belt Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[1] He invented the chain belt mixer.^[2]

During his career, LeValley was granted over 100 patents for agricultural implements, detachable chain belts, and other mechanical devices.^[3]

LeValley was inducted into the Wisconsin Industrial Hall of Fame on August 9, 1966.^[4]

References

1. Iron Age. Chilton Company. 1918. p. 236.
2. Iron Age. Chilton Company. 1918. p. 236.
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