Elias Loomis

1811–1889 (age 78)

Mathematician/Astronomer

Biography

Elias Loomis was esteemed in the realms of mathematics and astronomy, lending his scholarship to both academic discourse and practical observation. He guided students and peers with a dedication to clarity and rigor that marked his tenure at institutions of learning.

His passing in 1889 left a legacy of published works and a generation of thinkers shaped by his methodical curiosity. Loomis is commemorated at Grove Street Cemetery, where his life of quiet study continues to inspire reflection.