Peter Cooper was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and politician. He designed and built the first American steam locomotive, the Tom Thumb, founded the Cooper Union for the Advancement ... Wikipedia
Born: February 12, 1791, New York, NY
Died: April 4, 1883 (age 92 years), New York, NY
Spouse: Sarah Bedell (m. 1813–1869)
Organization founded: The Cooper Union
Grandchildren: Peter Cooper Hewitt, Eleanor Hewitt, Edward Ringwood Hewitt, and more
Great grandchild: Eleanor Margaret Green