Charles Pettit

1736–1806 (age 70)

Patriot/Public Official

Photograph of Charles Pettit

Biography

Charles Pettit (1736–1806) served as a Patriot and public official during a formative time, sharing his leadership with those aiming to build a new republic.

His grave in Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery stands as a reminder of the civic courage he brought to public life and the friendships he forged among church members.

Also buried at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Moses Hoge
1752–1820 (age 68)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Moses Hoge (1752-1820) was a clergyman from Cedar Grove.
John Steele
1758–1827 (age 69)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
John Steele (1758-1827) lived through the founding era of the United States.
Eugene Ormandy
1899–1985 (age 86)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Eugene Ormandy (1899-1985) was a Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for decades.
Hughes Oliphant Gibbons
1843–1910 (age 67)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Hughes Oliphant Gibbons (1843-1910) was interred at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Joseph Prowell
1753–1805 (age 52)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Joseph Prowell (1753-1805) was a colonial American whose life spanned the Revolutionary era.
Mary Whiting Brainerd
1806–1889 (age 83)
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Mary Whiting Brainerd lived from 1806 to 1889 and was buried in Philadelphia.

Other notable patriot/public officials

Thomas Fitzsimons
1741–1811 (age 70)
Saint Mary's Catholic Churchyard
Thomas Fitzsimons (1741-1811) was an Irish-born figure in American history.