John Teunis Bergen

Biography

John Teunis Bergen lived from 1786 to 1855, his sixty-nine years spanning the early American republic through the mid-nineteenth century. His life allowed him to observe the nation's expansion and development during a crucial period of American history.

Bergen's long life provided him with a perspective on the significant changes that transformed America during the nineteenth century. His memory endures as part of the historical community that witnessed the nation's growth.