John Isaac Hawkins

Reading his information made me think if the phrase "stick to the knitting". Such a diverse variety of accomplishments-yet he died in poverty.  Always looking for he next best thing and not tending to business?   Interesting person. Thank you, James.

Like other inventors their ideas and accomplishments were noteworthy but they could not manage money very well.

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this interesting story.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Good morning James. Creativity does not translate into business acumen. But creative describes John. Enjoy your day!

It's surprising how many inventive geniuses die penniless James Dray . You would think some of that creative knowledge would carry over to finance but obviously it doesn't.

Obviously a man who could find a new way, The Thames Tunnel for example, but unfortunately did not seem to find happiness and constantly moved always thinking that things would be better elsewhere.

Hi James Dray -Who knew a grand piano was portable? !! I will have to look this up... 

Another life well lived. He may have died in poverty, but gave much to the world.

Hello James - although I wasn't aware of Mr Hawkins, we know that similar stories are a part of life.  Sadly and unfortunately.  

Hello James,  Once again another history lesson for us here in the rain but can not understand how he was poor when he past.

Good morning James Dray - what a shame with all of  the fame that he died in poverty.

Good morning James,

From wax to ink and now electronic!

Make yourself an interesting day.

James,

Thank you for teaching me something each morning.  I had no idea about the invention of a pianoforte...Love saying the words, it rolls off the tongue...A

Hi James,  Thanks for sharing another interesting story.  Wish it could have had a better ending.  He gave a lot and didn't take or keep much in return, apparently.

Hi James- all of his achievements and yet he died in poverty. Very sad. 

James:

Wow, another rather diverse career and some impressive achievements. What a shame to end up impoverished.

Jeff

James and I though all watchmakers lived in Switzerland:)Endre

It does not appear his American dream came true...

I hope your week continues to be awesome, James Dray 

It is sad to learn such a genius and innovator as John Isaac Hawkins could die in poverty and not live our his days in comfort from the benefits of his inventions.

Died in poverty?  A guy who claimed to be the inventor of golf ball and spinning hat kids wore told me that.  Look, the Chinese invented golf centuries before you and I set our feet on soil.   Sam, I sued the heck of PGA, and Disney. They got tired paid me off. I know how to sue.