Daniel Foote

Biography

Daniel Foote (1716-1801) lived through a remarkable span of American history, witnessing the colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the establishment of the new nation. His long life of eighty-five years provided him with a unique perspective on the transformation of the American colonies into an independent republic.

Foote's enduring presence in his community throughout the eighteenth century reflects the stability and continuity that many families provided during a period of significant change and development in American society.