Cornelius Grinnell Jr.

Biography

Cornelius Grinnell Jr. lived from 1786 to 1830, spending his life during the early decades of American independence. His forty-four years connected him to the founding generation and the period of westward expansion.

Cornelius Grinnell Jr. rests at Oak Grove Cemetery, where his memory endures. He was part of the generation that helped shape the nation's early development and growth.