Henry Leavitt Ellsworth

1791–1858 (age 67)

Inventor/Government Official

Photograph of Henry Leavitt Ellsworth

Biography

Henry Leavitt Ellsworth was born in 1791 and distinguished himself through dual careers as an inventor and government official. His contributions to both technological innovation and public service marked him as a significant figure of his era. He died in 1858 and was laid to rest at Grove Street Cemetery.

Ellsworth's work as an inventor and his service in government positions reflected the progressive spirit of nineteenth-century America. His burial at Grove Street Cemetery acknowledges his substantial contributions to both innovation and the governance of his nation.