Background
Lossing, Benson John was born on February 12, 1813 in Beekman, New York, United States. Son of John and Miriam (Dorland) Lossing.
Lossing, Benson John was born on February 12, 1813 in Beekman, New York, United States. Son of John and Miriam (Dorland) Lossing.
Studied wood engraving with J. A. Adams. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1873.
Watchmaker’s apprentice, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1826-1833, partner, 1833-1835. Joint editor, proprietor Poughkeepsie Telegraph, 1835. Company-editor literary journal Poughkeepsie Casket, 1836.
Became wood engraver, New York City, 1838.
Editor, illustrator Family Magazine, New York City, 1839-1841. Editor American History Record and Repertory of Notes and Queries (magazine), probably in New York City, 1872-1874.
Author: Outline History of the Fine Arts, 1840. Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution, 2 volumes, 1850-1852.
The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler, 2 volumes, 1860-1873.
A Memorial of Alexander Anderson, Doctor of Medicine the Frst Engraver of Wood in America, 1872. The Empire State, 1887.
Married Alice Barritt, June 18, 1833. Married second, Helen Sweet, November 18, 1856.