George Sears
1795–1845 (age 50)
Businessman
Biography
George Sears was a businessman of the early nineteenth century whose commercial activities reflected the growing economic vitality of his era. His entrepreneurial endeavors contributed to the development of American commerce during a formative period of national growth.
Sears's burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery testifies to his social standing and the respect he commanded within his community. His life spanned a crucial period in American economic history, from 1795 to 1845.