Jesse Lynch Holman

Biography

Jesse Lynch Holman was born in 1784 and lived fifty-eight years until his death in 1842. His extended lifespan allowed him to witness the transformation of the American nation from its earliest independent years through the early nineteenth century's period of expansion and change.

Holman's burial at River View Cemetery marks his final resting place within his community. Though comprehensive biographical details about his specific accomplishments remain limited in available historical records, his long life represents the experiences of Americans who lived through the nation's formative period and contributed to its development.