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Birth in Toledo, Ohio

1855

Sarah Elisabeth Jacobs was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1855, during a period of intense social and political upheaval in the United States. While born into slavery, her family was soon freed and she was able to later move North and start a new life.

Family's Relocation and New Beginnings

Post-Civil War Era

Following the Civil War, Sarah's family relocated to Chicago, Illinois. This move was significant as it represented an opportunity for a fresh start, free from the constraints of the Jim Crow South. Chicago, a burgeoning metropolis, offered greater opportunities for African Americans seeking economic advancement and social mobility.

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Known For

Being the first African American woman to receive a patent in the United States. She is known for her invention of a folding cabinet bed.

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8 April, 1905

Sarah Elisabeth Goode, the American entrepreneur and inventor, and one of the first known African American women to receive a United States patent, died in Chicago, Illinois. Goode was known for her invention of the folding cabinet bed, which she patented in 1885. She is buried at Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.

14 July, 1885

Sarah Elisabeth Goode received United States patent number 322,177 for her invention of a folding cabinet bed. This made her one of the first known African American women to receive a U.S. patent. The patent was granted after a process that began with her application in November 1883 and involved rejections and adjustments to the design.

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