The Economic Times

In 1888, William Seward Burroughs patented a calculating machine designed to help reduce bookkeeping errors; by 1926, his company had produced its millionth adding machine

In the 1880s, William Seward Burroughs created the Burroughs Adding Machine, a revolutionary calculating device tailored for bank clerks. This invention aimed to minimize mistakes and enhance efficiency in financial tasks. Over time, with numerous enhancements and patent acquisitions, the machine's demand surged across various industries. By 1926, the Burroughs Adding Machine Company proudly marked the production of its millionth unit, solidifying Burroughs' impact on the automation of financial record-keeping.