Jacob Johnson
1778–1812 (age 34)
Biography
Jacob Johnson’s calm leadership and steadfast service marked him as a faithful member of his City Cemetery community during the early republic. Friends and neighbors remember him as a reliable presence who helped nurture local institutions as the new nation took shape.
Though his life was relatively brief, his strong sense of civic duty left an imprint on those around him, and his grave at City Cemetery continues to remind visitors of the steady hands that guided his generation.