Joseph E. Edsall

1789–1865 (age 76)

Biography

Joseph E. Edsall lived through a transformative period in American history, witnessing the nation's growth and development from the early republic through the nineteenth century. His long life spanned nearly eight decades of change and progress.

Edsall's final resting place in Newton Cemetery reflects his connection to the community where he spent his later years. His memory endures as part of the historical record of his era.