Elisha Huntington

Biography

Elisha Huntington was born in 1796 and lived through nearly seven decades of American history, witnessing the nation's growth from its early years through the post-Civil War period. He passed away in 1865, leaving behind a life that spanned nearly the entire nineteenth century's opening decades.

Huntington's long life allowed him to observe tremendous changes in American society, technology, and culture. His burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery, one of America's most significant burial grounds, reflects the respect accorded to those who lived through the nation's formative era.