John Beeson
1803–1889 (age 86)
Biography
John Beeson (1803–1889) lived a long life spanning most of the nineteenth century, witnessing tremendous change and development in American society. His extended years allowed him to see the nation transform across multiple generations.
Beeson was laid to rest at Stearns Cemetery, where his memory endures. His long life and the era he lived through remain part of the historical record of his community.