Increase Sumner Lincoln

Biography

Increase Sumner Lincoln lived through the early years of the republic, born in 1799, and carried forward a calm and steady spirit that helped bridge the old ways with a rapidly changing future. He cherished the simple pleasures of daily life while offering clear-eyed guidance to younger relatives as they navigated new opportunities in the South Yard area.

His final rest at South Yard Cemetery marks the place where future generations may pause and honor the quiet patience he shared with those around him.