Hannah Archer Till

1721–1826 (age 105)

Biography

Hannah Archer Till lived an exceptionally long life, born in 1721 and passing away in 1826 at the remarkable age of 105. Her extraordinary longevity allowed her to witness over a century of American history, from colonial times through the early republic.

Till's life spanned from the colonial era through the founding of the nation and into the early decades of American independence. She is remembered as a woman whose long life connected generations and witnessed the profound transformation of her world.