Loammi Baldwin, Jr.
1780–1838 (age 58)
engineer
Biography
Loammi Baldwin, Jr. applied his engineer's eye to canals, harbors, and public works, improving the flow of commerce and the reliability of water systems across New England.
He balanced technical exactitude with generous community spirit, and the First Burial Ground marks the resting place of a builder who cared as much for people as he did for plans.