Charles Paine

1799–1853 (age 54)

Photograph of Charles Paine

Biography

Charles Paine lived during the formative years of the United States, born in 1799 and passing in 1853. He was part of a generation that shaped the young nation's character and institutions.

Paine's final resting place is Elmwood Cemetery, where his memory endures. His life encompassed the early decades of American independence and the development of established communities.