Eli Whitney

1765–1825 (age 60)

Inventor

Photograph of Eli Whitney

About Eli Whitney

Eli Whitney (1765–1825) lived to age 60. They were an inventor. Born in Westborough, they died in New Haven. They are buried at Grove Street Cemetery in Connecticut.

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