When he was 20 years old, Benjamin decided to make a clock of his own. He made drawings of every gear, wheel, and pin. After he made the clock, many people wanted to see the wooden clock that ran and kept accurate time.
At age 28, his father died, and he became the owner of the farm called Stout, without any share going to his mother and sisters. When he was taking care of the farm on his own he did not have any close friends. In his free time he played on his violin, flute, and banjo. He also liked to read his Bible and figure out mathematical puzzles.
The Ellicott brothers moved by Benjamin and they brought new and improved methods of farming. Later, George Ellicott introduced astronomy to Benjamin. Benjamin became interested, and took lessons from George. When George could no longer be with him to teach, Benjamin still read books George gave him, and took many notes.
At age 28, his father died, and he became the owner of the farm called Stout, without any share going to his mother and sisters. When he was taking care of the farm on his own he did not have any close friends. In his free time he played on his violin, flute, and banjo. He also liked to read his Bible and figure out mathematical puzzles.
The Ellicott brothers moved by Benjamin and they brought new and improved methods of farming. Later, George Ellicott introduced astronomy to Benjamin. Benjamin became interested, and took lessons from George. When George could no longer be with him to teach, Benjamin still read books George gave him, and took many notes.