John Stevens (inventor, born 1749)

John Stevens
Treasurer of New Jersey
In office 1776–1779
Personal details
Born	(1749-06-24)June 24, 1749 New York City, Province of New York, British America
Died	March 6, 1838(1838-03-06) (aged 88) Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse	Rachel Cox ​ (m. 1782)​
Relations	See Stevens family
Children	13, including John, Robert, Edwin
Parent(s)	John Stevens Elizabeth Alexander
Residence	Castle Point
Alma mater	Kings College
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	{Continental Army
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Revolutionary War

Col. John Stevens, III (June 26, 1749 – March 6, 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor who constructed the first U.S. steam locomotive, first steam-powered ferry, and first U.S. commercial ferry service from his estate in Hoboken. He was influential in the creation of U.S. patent law.