Frederick mckinley jones family tree

American inventor and entrepreneur (–)

Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, &#; February 21, ) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.^[1] Jones innovated mobile refrigeration technology.

Jones received 61 patents, including 40 for refrigeration technology,^[2] and also revolutionized the cinema industry by creating a superior sound system for projectors at the time.^[3] Jones co-founded Thermo King and also served as a sergeant in World War I.^[1][4] Due to his contributions to refrigeration technology, he is called the "Father of Refrigerated Transportation",^[3] and the "King of Cool".^[5][6]

Early life

Jones was born in Covington, Kentucky, on May 17, , to an Irish father and African-American mother.^[7][8] Little is known about his mother who left