Colburn, Zerah, 1804-1840
Dates
- Existence: 1804 - 1840
Biography
Zerah Colburn (September 1, 1804 – March 2, 1840)was a child prodigy of the 19th century who gained fame as a mental calculator.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Zerah Colburn letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 824462.1
Mss 824462.1
Date(s):
1824-08-12
Content Description
Letter from Zerah Colburn in Cabot, Vermont to General William Chamberlain in Peacham, Vermont in which he declines invitation to teach at Captain Partridge's or to go down to visit Norwich where he has been invited to teach French.
Zerah Colburn letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 828503
Mss 828503
Date(s):
1828-09-03
Abstract
In English.