The Old Lawnmower Club
Collection, Preservation and Display of Old Lawn Mowers

Birth of Edwin Beard Budding

Edwin Beard Budding, the inventor and patentee of the first lawnmower, was born on 25 August 1796 in the Parish of Eastington, Gloucestershire. His mother Mary Beard was not married to his father, Charles Budding.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF EDWIN BEARD BUDDING
Year Event
1796 Birth of Edwin Beard Budding.
1796 Baptism of Edwin Beard Budding.
1821 Marriage to Elizabeth Chew.
1820s Design and Manufactures Pistol.
1820s Working for John Ferrabee as mechanic (or mechanician) at Thrupp Mill.
1830 Enters agreement with John Ferrabee covering investment in lawnmower design.
1830 Registers patent for lawnmower.
1830 Registers patent for improved couplings for bands or straps.
1842 Registers patent for adjustable spanner.
1846 Death of Edwin Beard Budding.
1846 Buried in St Mark's Churchyard, Woodmancote.
  • The Church of St. Michael & All Angels

    The Church of St. Michael & All Angels, Eastington, Gloucestershire.

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