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Edwin L. Drake and the Discovery of Oil
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Edwin L. Drake and the Discovery of Oil
Quick Facts
- Edwin Drake was an American oil driller, often recognized as the first American to discover oil.
- The U.S. has the 11th largest oil reserve in the world.
- Oil nicknames in the U.S. include “Texas Tea” and “Black Gold."
Interest for Oil
Edwin Drake Early Life
How Oil Effected Life in the Late 1800's
- Edwin Drake was born in Greenville, New York, on March 29, 1819.
- He was the son of Lyman Drake and Laura Lee.
- Edwin grew up on family farms around the state of New York.
- Edwin Drake was hired by the Seneca Oil Company to check for oil deposits in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
- Drake was chosen by the oil companies because of his access of the railways.
- Edwin purchased a steam engine to power his drill.
- Many machines needed constant lubrication to stay in proper working condition.
- People were also searching for better and brighter lighting fuel to replace whale blubber and animal oil.
- The discovery of oil made these everyday tasks much easier.
Growing Up
Workers and Process
How Oil Effects Life Today
- Drake had a steady supply of about 400 gallons of pure oil every 24 hours.
- Drake used a technique similar to that used by men who had drilled into the ground for salt.
- Drake and his workers worked day and night in order to keep up with the increasing demand.
- Oil is used to make automobiles run.
- The oil business provides jobs for many men and women.
- Oil spills can negatively effect animals and the environment.
- At the age of 19 Edwin left home in hopes of making a living.
- Drake's first job included working the railways in New Haven, Connecticut. He worked as a clerk, express agent, and a conductor.
- He married Philena Adams during that time. Philena died during the birth of their second child.
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