Alexander Catlin Twining

Biography

Alexander Catlin Twining, born in 1801, combined inventive insight with compassionate community concern. As an inventor, he explored new ways to improve the lives of his neighbors, while also offering thoughtful counsel and steady generosity to those within his circle.

Twining’s legacy endures at Grove Street Cemetery, where visitors pause to honor a man of both creativity and deep principle. His pioneering spirit and kind heart continue to inspire admiration among those who learn of his life.