Patterson, James Willis b. July 2, 1823 d. May 4, 1893 Civil War US Congressman, US Senator. He served as Professor of mathematics, astronomy, and meterology at Dartmouth College from 1854 to 1865. He was elected to represent New Hampshire in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1863 to 1867. He was then elected as a Senator from New Hampshire to the United States Senate, serving from 1867 to 1873. Dartmouth College Cemetery, Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
Wheelock, Eleazar b. April 22, 1711 d. April 24, 1779 Educator. He started and founded Dartmouth College on December 13, 1769. With the help of Governor Thomas Wentworth in Province of New Hampshire, Wheelock obtain the charter for the college. Dartmouth College is the 9th oldest in the United States. Dartmouth College Cemetery, Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA