Josephine Cochrane Timeline

  • Her brith

    Her brith

    She was born with her family that loves to do engineering. So that is how she made the dishwasher and her family was very proud of her just like everyone else.
  • Who and when she got married

    Who and when she got married

    She had one kid and found a person who also loved engineering(William Cochran). And continued to her business with him.
  • Her kids

    Her kids

    Hallie was born in 1875 and died at the age of two. He looked up to his mom and knew that he could do anything.
  • First Dishwasher

    First Dishwasher

    It was the first ever dishwasher made and by a woman it was hand cranked. Many other people tried to make it but always failed.
  • Crescent Washing Machine Company

    Crescent Washing Machine Company

    She founded her own business and successfully started selling her dishwashers. People had no idea but they wanted it to be easier for them.
  • Won a major prize

    Won a major prize

    She won the award for best mechanical construction durability at the World's Columbian Exposition. Mostly for her dishwasher that everyone used.
  • Her Death

    Her Death

    She died with a big legacy left behind for people to use everyday. To stay happy and healthy. Once she died people knew that they could do anything.