Jedediah Strong

Biography

Jedediah Strong was born in 1738 and died in 1802, living through the founding era of the American nation. His sixty-four years encompassed the colonial period, the Revolution, and the establishment of the new republic.

Strong's burial at West Cemetery reflects his deep roots in his local community. While his specific contributions to history remain largely unrecorded, his life represents the countless individuals whose steadfast presence helped build the foundations of American society.