Sarah Boone, the African American inventor best known for her improvements to the ironing board, had a total of three children. While not much is widely documented about her family life, it is known that she had a son and two daughters.
Her experiences as a mother and her role in her family likely influenced her work and innovations. Sarah Boone’s contributions to domestic appliances reflect the challenges and needs of women during her time, particularly the need for more efficient and effective household tools.