David Daggett
1764–1851 (age 87)
Jurist/Legal Scholar
Biography
David Daggett was born in 1764 and earned distinction as a jurist and legal scholar, making significant contributions to American jurisprudence and legal thought. He died in 1851 and was laid to rest at Grove Street Cemetery, where his grave honors a lifetime of intellectual and professional achievement.
Daggett's work as a legal scholar and judge helped advance the development of American law during a formative period in the nation's history. His burial at Grove Street Cemetery recognizes his scholarly contributions and his role in the legal profession of his era.