Cephas Thompson

Biography

Cephas Thompson was born in 1775 and lived through the American Revolution and its aftermath, witnessing the birth of the nation. His long life of eighty-one years provided him with a unique perspective on the development of American society.

Thompson was laid to rest at the Cemetery at The Green in 1856, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his community. His lifespan bridged the colonial period and the antebellum era.