Eliza Edwards

Eliza Edwards (1779–1846) was a human computer and daughter of Mary Edwards.

Early life and education

Edwards was born in Ludlow to Mary and John Edwards.^[1]

Career

Eliza was a human computer who took on the job of her mother Mary Edwards, working on the Nautical Almanac.^[2] She lost her job in 1829, during the formation of the Nautical Almanac Office.^[2] She was paid by the Board of Longitude.^[3][4]