Home / Scientists and Inventors / John Stevens John Stevens 1749 – 1838 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography John Stevens (1749–1838) was an American lawyer, engineer and inventor. Born June 26, 1749 in New York City. Died March 6, 1838 in Hoboken. Interred at Old Bergen Church Cemetery, Jersey City, United States. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Richard Lewontin 1929 – 2021 Educators Masatoshi Koshiba 1926 – 2020 Athletes Enrico Forlanini 1848 – 1930 monumental cemetery of Milan, Milan, Italy Business Magnates Josephine Cochrane 1839 – 1913 Glenwood Cemetery, Shelby County, United States Business Magnates