Joseph Longstreth

Biography

Joseph Longstreth was born in 1773 and came of age during the American Revolution and the early years of the republic. His relatively brief life was lived during a pivotal moment in the nation's history.

Longstreth was interred at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House Burial Ground in 1807, reflecting his connection to the Quaker community. His memory endures as part of the historical record of his generation.