Benjamin Lee

Biography

Benjamin Lee, born in 1833, carried the traditions of the Old Swedes community with pride, serving as a trustworthy friend and a quiet source of encouragement for families of the congregation. He kept the rhythms of Sunday services and local gatherings alive even as the nation around him changed rapidly.

When he passed in 1913, those who visited Old Swedes Churchyard remembered a patient listener whose gentle counsel eased many burdens, and whose calm presence reflected the solace of his church home.