During his later years, as a resident of Brooklyn, New York, he occupied himself with literary avocations, publishing several small volumes of poems and essays, including "Bridging the Skies" (1883), "Beyond" (1886), "Stellar Worlds and Other Didactic Literature" (1896) and "Lighted Lore for Gentle Folk" (1902).
He died in Brooklyn, New York, on November 9, 1909, and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C..
ACHIEVEMENTS
He is credited as the inventor of the revolving gun turret that was used on the USS Monitor.
He also patented a wide variety of other inventions such as a door sash, water wheel, paper cutter, needle case and a globe clock that was sold in such numbers that some can be seen today at auctions.
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The Washington Post stated in 1909, shortly after Timby's death, that "John Ericsson has for years monipolized all of the credit for inventing and building the Monitor, but as a matter of fact he was joint inventor with Theodore Timby."
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In 1844, he married Charlotte M. Ware.
His father was George W. Timby and mother was Sarah (Johnson) Timby.
--Old B-Runner
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