Amos Desmore 1861 until 1867 till 1888

Amos Desmore　1861 until 1867　till 1888

He engaged in the oil business near Meadville, Pa., with his brother James from 1861 until 1867, when they became interested in the Sholes & Glidden writing machine, and from that time Amos devoted himself to its improvement and promotion. In 1888 he sold to his brother James his interest in the Remington machine, the first typewriter put on the market, and gave his whole attention to the Densmore.