William Mason (locomotive builder), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American mechanical engineer
Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1808
Place of Birth: Mystic, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 21-May-1883
Profession: engineer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About William Mason (locomotive builder)
- William Mason (September 2, 1808 – May 21, 1883) was a master mechanical engineer and builder of textile machinery and railroad steam locomotives.
- He founded Mason Machine Works of Taunton, Massachusetts.
- His company was a significant supplier of locomotives and rifles for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- The company also later produced printing presses.
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