Samuel Tenney

1748–1816 (age 68)

Photograph of Samuel Tenney

Biography

Samuel Tenney was a respected figure in his community who lived during the American Revolution and the early years of the republic. Born in 1748, he witnessed the founding of the nation and contributed to the civic and social life of his region throughout his long life.

Tenney passed away in 1816 and was buried in Winter Street Burial Ground. His lifetime spanned from the pre-Revolutionary colonial period through the early decades of American independence, making him a bridge between two eras.

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Winter Street Burial Ground
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Tabitha Gilman Tenney
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Jeremiah Smith
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Winter Street Burial Ground
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Abner Jones
1772–1841 (age 69)
Winter Street Burial Ground
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John Taylor Gilman
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Winter Street Burial Ground
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