Benjamin Barnard Appleton

Biography

Benjamin Barnard Appleton was a merchant of considerable standing during the early decades of the nineteenth century. His commercial enterprises contributed to the economic development of his community during a period of significant American growth and expansion.

Appleton's burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery reflects his prominence and the esteem in which he was held by his contemporaries. His legacy as a merchant and community member endured through his family's continued prominence in New England society.