Joshua Henshaw

1746–1823 (age 77)

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Photograph of Joshua Henshaw

Biography

Joshua Henshaw (1746–1823) was a member of the generation that saw independence and was called upon to rebuild civic life in the young nation with care for neighbors and a dedication to order.

He lies at Mountain View Cemetery, where the quiet setting invites reflection on the stability he helped to cultivate during those formative decades.