Alfred Marshall Mayer
1836–1897 (age 61)
physicist and astronomer
Biography
Alfred Marshall Mayer was a noted physicist and astronomer whose keen intellect helped illuminate the workings of the natural world for his contemporaries. His scientific pursuits were guided by curiosity and a desire to make knowledge accessible and meaningful to others.
He balanced rigorous study with a gentle manner, encouraging students and colleagues at every turn. The memory of his thoughtful contributions endures, and he rests among the honored in Rosedale Cemetery.