Samuel Kissam

Biography

Samuel Kissam was born in 1796 and lived through the early decades of the American republic, witnessing the nation's development from its founding era into the nineteenth century. His seventy-two years of life encompassed significant growth and change in New York and the broader United States.

Kissam's burial at Green-Wood Cemetery, one of Brooklyn's most distinguished cemeteries, indicates his standing within the community. His name endures in the historical records of the cemetery, preserving his memory for future generations.