Jabez Huntington, Jr.

Biography

Jabez Huntington, Jr. was a man whose life extended through the Revolutionary era and well into the 19th century. Born in the mid-18th century, he witnessed the founding of the United States and the development of the young nation through its first decades. Huntington maintained his connections to his community and civic life throughout his remarkably long life.

He is remembered at Norwich City Cemetery, where he rests among other prominent citizens of Connecticut. Jabez Huntington, Jr.'s legacy reflects the dedication and longevity of those who contributed to building American communities and institutions during the nation's formative and expanding years.