Elias Petty Seeley
1791–1846 (age 55)
Biography
Elias Petty Seeley lived from 1791 to 1846, a span that encompassed the early growth of the American republic and the development of the nation's institutions. He was a member of his faith community and participated in the life of his congregation during a significant period of American history.
Seeley is remembered at Old Broad Street Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, where his faith and community ties are honored. His life represents the spiritual and social dimensions of early American community life.