John McAdam

John McAdam Net Worth

John McAdam was a Scottish scientist born on September 21, 1756. He is best known for his invention of the process of macadamization, which involved using hot-laid tarred aggregate to create a hard and smooth surface on roads, making them less muddy and more durable. His invention revolutionized the way roads were built and is still used today.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 21, 1756
Birth Place Scotland
Age 263 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 26, 1836 (age 80)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)

About

Scottish Scientists who discovered a way to make roads harder and less muddy. He called this process, "macadamization" and would use hot-laid tarred aggregate to create a smooth hard surface on the road.

Before Fame

His father lost the family's life savings on a bad deal at the bank so he went to New York to stay with relatives.

Trivia

He introduced the idea of paving roads with tar, creating the first tarmac (tar Macadam).

Family Life

He married his first wife Gloriana McAdam in 1778; after her death, he married her young relative Anne Charlotte Delancey.

Associated With

The new type of roads he built were necessary for Henry Ford's upcoming invention, the automobile.

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