yes she was married 3 times
Yes, Miriam Benjamin had a sister named Mary. They were both significant figures, with Miriam being known for her accomplishments as an inventor and educator. Mary also contributed to their family's legacy, although detailed information about her life is less well-documented compared to Miriam's.
the gong and signal chair
Miriam Benjamin was a Washington D.C. school teacher and the second black woman to receive a patent. Miriam Benjamin received a patent for an invention she called a Gong and Signal Chair for Hotels. Her invention allowed hotel customer to summon a waiter from the comfort of their chair. A button on the chair would buzz the waiters' station and a light on the chair would let the wait staff know who wanted service. Miriam Benjamin's invention was adapted and used in the United States House of Representatives. Below you can view the actual patent issued to Miriam Benjamin on July 17, 1888.
Miriam E. Benjamin was and African-American school teacher who was born a free woman on September 16, 1861. She passed away in 1947 at the age of 85-86 years old (depending on the time of year which is unknown).
Benjamin Harrison married to Caroline Scott in October 20, 1853 Benjamin Harrison married to Mary Lord Dimmick in April 6, 1896
And Washington D.C.
she invented a chair
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she died in 1974 when she was 84
no one knows it is undentifed
yes there is except as a child
the gong and signal chair
Miriam Benjamin was a teacher in addition to being an inventor. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 16, 1861 and died in Boston, Massachusetts in 1947.
Miriam Benjamin was a Washington D.C. school teacher and the second black woman to receive a patent. Miriam Benjamin received a patent for an invention she called a Gong and Signal Chair for Hotels. Her invention allowed hotel customer to summon a waiter from the comfort of their chair. A button on the chair would buzz the waiters' station and a light on the chair would let the wait staff know who wanted service. Miriam Benjamin's invention was adapted and used in the United States House of Representatives. Below you can view the actual patent issued to Miriam Benjamin on July 17, 1888.
Benjamin was married to Deborah Read.
she was born in 1992, 20 august
Robert Frost married to Elinor Miriam White in 1895