David Leslie

1797–1869 (age 72)

Photograph of David Leslie

Biography

David Leslie was born in 1797 and lived a long life spanning nearly seven decades, passing away in 1869 after witnessing the full arc of nineteenth-century American history. His lifespan encompassed the early republic, westward expansion, and the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.

Leslie was interred in Salem Pioneer Cemetery, reflecting his deep roots in his community and his status as a pioneer of the region. His longevity and burial in a pioneer cemetery suggest a life of steady presence and contribution to the building of his community through transformative decades of American development.

Also buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery

Tabitha Moffatt Brown
1780–1858 (age 78)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Tabitha Moffatt Brown was a Massachusetts-born philanthropist and educator who founded the Tabitha Brown House in Salem.
Robert Crouch Kinney
1813–1875 (age 62)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Robert Crouch Kinney (1813–1875) was a Belleville resident who lived through the antebellum and Civil War periods.
John Minto IV
1822–1915 (age 93)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
John Minto IV (1822-1915) was from Wylam and was buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery.
John Hugh McNary
1867–1936 (age 69)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
John Hugh McNary (1867-1936) was a Salem resident laid to rest in Salem Pioneer Cemetery.
Estelle Bush
1856–1942 (age 86)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Estelle Bush was a Salem resident who lived from 1856 to 1942.
Chloe Clark Willson
1818–1871 (age 53)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Chloe Clark Willson (1818-1871) was a resident of Salem who was buried in Salem Pioneer Cemetery.