Thomas Dobbs (actor) of Birmingham invents a reaping machine in 1814, which consists of a circular saw or sickle, the grain is drawn or fed up to the saw by means of a pair of rollers. Patrick Bell of Scotland created a reaper that used a revolving reel, cutting knife and canvas conveyor in 1828.
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While Chapman was serving his sentence, his first wife LaFonda filed for divorce, and married his best friend. Chapman did field work for the prison, in addition to serving as the wardenâs barber.