Jonathan Leavitt

Biography

Jonathan Leavitt, born in 1764, served as a guiding presence during the early years of his township, offering quiet leadership rooted in a love for his neighbors. His resting place at Federal Street Cemetery remains a place where passersby can pause to honor the strength of his character.

He is remembered for his gentle honesty, for holding family and civic duty in high regard, and for inspiring others by example. Leavitt’s life is now celebrated in the respectful silence of the cemetery, where his name is kept with gratitude.