George A. Fairfield
American, 1834 - 1908
In January 1858, George A. Fairfield opened a mechanical drawing school in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1865, he joined the Weed Sewing Machine Company and built it into an important company. George A. Fairfield later joined with Colonel Pope to manufacture bicycles. He founded the Hartford Machine Screw Company, and for many years he served as its executive head. He also served as Director of the Hartford National Bank, Secretary and Treasurer of the Hartford Board of Trade, and Vice-President and Trustee of Mechanics Savings Bank. George A. Fairfield died in Hartford, Connectcut, on 9 November 1908.
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