Franklin Wharton
1767–1818 (age 51)
Military officer
Biography
Franklin Wharton was a dedicated military officer who served his country during the formative years of the United States. His commitment to military service and discipline helped establish the professional standards of the American armed forces during a critical period of national development.
Wharton's career reflected the values of duty and patriotism that defined the generation of officers who built the nation's military institutions. Though his service was cut short by his early death, he left a legacy of professionalism and dedication. He was buried in Trinity Church Cemetery, remembered as a devoted officer who contributed to the military foundations of the young republic.