that noted the famous people buried there. Although Cole was responsible for bringing this to the attention of some Spofford descendants, nothing was done to correct this until 2004, when John Spofford Morgan, Ainsworth Spofford's great-grandson (1917–2015), saw to it that the situation was remedied. Today, the tombstone reads, "Ainsworth Rand Spofford, 1825–1908, Librarian of Congress, 1864–1897, Appointed by President Lincoln." His name is also now listed in the cemetery's handout on notable figures whose tombstones can be viewed there. References Sources External links 1825 births 1908 deaths American male journalists 19th-century American journalists American publishers (people) Librarians of Congress People from Gilmanton, New Hampshire Burials at Rock Creek Cemetery 19th-century publishers (people) Journalists from New Hampshire American abolitionists Ohio Republicans 19th-century American businesspeople