listed on this
http://www.reflectionsinblackmuseum....nventions.html page as inventing an improvement to lanterns
He is listed on this
http://inventors.about.com/od/blacki...k_historyH.htm pas as well.... for a lantern...
In my quick search I was not able to come up with any personal data about him. Seems in improved the lantern of the day.... and that is about it. Hope someone else can help you more....