Rowland Greene

Biography

Rowland Greene was born in 1770 and lived through the Revolutionary War and the early decades of American independence. He died in 1859 at the remarkable age of 89, his life spanning nearly nine decades of American history.

Greene's burial at the Friends Burial Ground reflects his connection to the Quaker faith and community. His exceptional longevity and peaceful final resting place honor a man who lived through transformative times with steadfast principle.