Calvin Pease

Biography

Calvin Pease was born in 1776, the year of American independence, and lived through the formative decades of the new nation. His life of 63 years encompassed the early republic's growth, development, and the challenges of building a lasting democratic society in a young country.

Pease passed away in 1839 and was interred at Oakwood Cemetery. His lifetime connected the revolutionary era to the antebellum period, making him a witness to the nation's early struggles and achievements.