Nathaniel Ingersoll Bowditch
1805–1861 (age 56)
Biography
Nathaniel Ingersoll Bowditch was a man of the nineteenth century whose life was marked by intellectual pursuits and personal integrity. He was part of a generation that shaped American cultural and intellectual development.
Bowditch's memory is preserved at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a fitting tribute to his place in society. His life remains an important part of the historical record of his time.