Abraham Schermerhorn

Biography

Abraham Schermerhorn was born in 1783 and lived through the early decades of the American republic. His life encompassed the period from the nation's founding through the early nineteenth century, witnessing significant developments in American society and culture.

Schermerhorn was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, the renowned Brooklyn burial ground. His life reflected the experiences of Americans living through the nation's formative and early developmental years.