James Lyman Van Buren

James Humphrey

1811–1866 (age 55)

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James Humphrey was an American businessman and civic figure from Connecticut.

Sidney Edwards Morse

1794–1871 (age 77)

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Sidney Edwards Morse (1794-1871) was an inventor and geographer known for his contributions to American cartography.

George Steers

1815–1856 (age 41)

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George Steers was a renowned naval architect and yacht designer who lived from 1815 to 1856.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

1960–1988 (age 28)

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Neo-expressionist painter who rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene.

Elias Howe

1819–1866 (age 47)

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Elias Howe was an American inventor best known for developing the sewing machine.

James Harper

1795–1869 (age 74)

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James Harper was an American publisher and politician who co-founded Harper & Brothers publishing company.