Home / Scientists and Inventors / Thomas Godfrey Thomas Godfrey 1704 – 1749 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Thomas Godfrey (1704–1749) was an American optician and inventor. Born January 10, 1704 in Bristol. Died December 1, 1749 in Philadelphia. Interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, 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 → Sadako Ogata 1927 – 2019 Attorney At Law Alexander Wood 1817 – 1884 Scientists and Inventors Augustin Mouchot 1825 – 1912 Cimetière parisien de Bagneux, Bagneux, France Scientists and Inventors Curt von Bardeleben 1861 – 1924 Scientists and Inventors