Benjamin Swan

Biography

Benjamin Swan lived through the tumultuous years of the American Revolution and the early republic, growing into a steady figure within his community whose life spanned from 1762 to 1839. His days were marked by quiet devotion to the rhythms of family and neighborhood, a testament to the resilience of those who built civic life in the young nation.

Today his memory is honored at River Street Cemetery, where visitors can reflect on the enduring spirit he embodied during decades of change.