Benjamin Pitman
1815–1888 (age 73)
inventor
Biography
Benjamin Pitman (1815–1888) was an inventor whose curiosity and industrious spirit reflected the energy of nineteenth-century American innovation. He spent his life developing ideas and mechanisms that aimed to address practical needs, gaining the admiration of peers in his community.
Settled at Mount Auburn Cemetery, his memory is honored among those who contributed to the technological advancement of their time, and his legacy remains an inspiration for those who follow in the path of creativity and invention.