Samuel Hart, Jr.

Biography

Samuel Hart, Jr. lived for seventy-five years, from 1738 to 1813, witnessing the transformation of colonial America into an independent nation. Born during the height of colonial prosperity, he experienced the tensions that led to revolution and lived to see the establishment and early growth of the United States. His long life allowed him to contribute significantly to his community in various capacities.

Hart's legacy is honored in the Maple Cemetery, where he was laid to rest in 1813. His extended life and deep roots in his community represent the stability and continuity that sustained American society through its most turbulent and formative years.