James Calhoun

1743–1816 (age 73)

Merchant

Biography

James Calhoun served as a respected merchant in the years following the Revolution, tending to commerce with a steadfast dedication that helped sustain the fledgling community of Philadelphia. His steady leadership and integrity in business fostered trust among clients and fellow traders amid an era of great change.

Calhoun is remembered by those who knew him as a thoughtful and reliable presence, one whose quiet commitment to his trade was matched by a generous spirit toward neighbors, and he rests in Westminster Hall and Burying Ground as a testament to a life lived in duty.