Theodore Dwight

1764–1846 (age 82)

Educator

Biography

Theodore Dwight, resting at Green-Wood Cemetery, was an educator whose career was guided by a deep respect for learning and the belief that knowledge strengthens communities. He championed methods of teaching that elevated minds and encouraged disciplined thought, welcoming students into environments where curiosity could thrive.

Upon his death in 1846, colleagues and pupils honored his dedication to education, recalling the steady encouragement he gave and the intellectual legacy he left to future generations.