Coming with his father to Lockport , Illinois work on the Illinois & Michigan Canal , Singer rose to become superintendent of repairs .
Horace Meach Singer ( October 1 , 1823 -- December 28 , 1896 ) was an American businessman and politician from New York .
Coming with Horace Meach Singer 's father to Lockport , Illinois work on the Illinois & Michigan Canal businessman Singer rose to become superintendent of repairs .
Horace Meach Singer ( October 1 , 1823 -- December 28 , 1896 ) was an American businessman and politician from New York .