Home / Scientists and Inventors / James Marsh James Marsh 1794 – 1846 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography James Marsh (1794–1846) was a British chemist who invented the Marsh test for detecting arsenic. Born September 1, 1794 in Woolwich. Died June 21, 1846 in Woolwich. 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 Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Semyon Lavochkin 1900 – 1960 Novodevichy Cemetery, Khamovniki District, Russia Politicians Belding Hibbard Scribner 1921 – 2003 Scientists and Inventors Tullio Campagnolo 1901 – 1983 Scientists and Inventors Fredrik Rosing Bull 1882 – 1925 Burial place unknown Business Magnates