Samuel Stevens Sands I

1827–1892 (age 65)

Biography

Samuel Stevens Sands I (1827–1892) was a man of the nineteenth century whose life extended from the early decades of the 1800s through the final years of that transformative era. His long life allowed him to witness the profound changes that reshaped American society, economy, and culture throughout his years.

Sands maintained his place in society throughout his life and was remembered by his community. His interment at Green-Wood Cemetery reflected his standing and the respect accorded to him by those who knew him and valued his presence among them.

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