Mary Pierrepont

Elias Howe

1819–1866 (age 47)

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

William Colgate

1783–1857 (age 74)

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William Colgate was an English-born businessman who lived from 1783 to 1857 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery.

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.

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.

Edwin Pearce Christy

1815–1862 (age 47)

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Edwin Pearce Christy (1815-1862) was a Philadelphia-born entertainer known for his minstrel performances.

Sarah Platt Doremus

1802–1877 (age 75)

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Sarah Platt Doremus (1802-1877) was a prominent New York philanthropist and women's rights advocate.