Ebenezer Knight Dexter

Biography

Ebenezer Knight Dexter was a merchant who lived from 1773 to 1824, conducting commerce during the early years of the American republic. As a merchant, he participated in the economic life of his community and contributed to its commercial development during a period of growth and expansion.

Dexter was interred at the North Burial Ground in 1824, where his grave marks the final resting place of a man engaged in the vital work of trade and commerce. His life exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit of his era.