Edwin Reynolds (engineer)

He is known for the development of the Corliss-Reynolds triple expansion pumping engine for water works.

He received some years of education at the common school, and started working early as farm hand.

In 1847 he was offered a three-year apprenticeship at a machine shop that repaired machinery of the local textile mills.

[2] In 1857 he moved to Aurora, Indiana, where he became superintendent at the Stedham & Co machine and repair shop.

In 1877 moved to Reliance Works of Edward P. Allis in Milwaukee, where he was appointed general manager and superintendent.