Isaac Story

1774–1803 (age 29)

Biography

Isaac Story was a young man whose life was cut short in the early years of the American republic. Though his time was brief, he lived during a pivotal period in American history and was part of the generation that came of age during the nation's founding.

Story's memory is preserved in the historical records of his community, reflecting the lives of ordinary citizens who inhabited early America. His burial at Old Burial Hill connects him to the broader history of his town and region.