Henry R. Brinkerhoff
1787–1844 (age 57)
Biography
Henry R. Brinkerhoff lived during the early nineteenth century, a time of significant growth and change in American communities. He was part of the pioneer generation that established settlements and institutions throughout the expanding nation.
Brinkerhoff's burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery appropriately reflects his role as a pioneer in his region. His fifty-seven years of life were dedicated to building community and establishing a legacy for future generations in the area he called home.