UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Mary Vinton, 1773-1854

Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 1773
Place of Birth:
Date of Death: 1854
Place of Death: Boston, MA

Identity:

Mary Vinton, née Atwell, was the mother of Alexander H., Francis and John R. Vinton.

Life:

Vinton was JW's room-mate at West Point. He was an excellent draughtsman and some of his art-work is in the Museums at USMA, West Point. He was later a Professor of Mining and Engineering.