John Tipton

Biography

John Tipton lived from 1786 to 1839, his fifty-three years encompassing the early decades of American independence and growth. He was part of the generation that helped establish and develop communities during the nation's formative period.

Tipton's life and memory are preserved in Mount Hope Cemetery, where he rests among those who contributed to the building of early American communities. His legacy remains part of the historical record of his era.