The Duryea brothers, Charles Duryea (December 15, 1861 – September 28, 1938) and J. Frank Duryea (October 8, 1869 – February 15, 1967) were early pioneers in the automobile industry. The brothers grew up in the town of Wyoming, Illinois. Together, they invented the first gasoline-powered automobile in America. Main articles Charles Duryea J. Frank Duryea See also Duryea Motor Wagon Company Duryea Power Duryea Motor Wagon Stevens-Duryea Sylph (bicycle brand) References Sibling duos Duryea American automotive pioneers People from Wyoming, Illinois