Elias Colbert

Biography

Elias Colbert spent decades translating the heavens and the weather into dependable guidance for navigators and scholars. As an astronomer and meteorologist he blended rigorous observation with the patience to explain complex phenomena to the public.

He maintained a steady correspondence with colleagues, nurturing young scientists, and his final years were marked by quiet study in Chicago, where Rosehill Cemetery now honors his lifelong devotion to discovery.