Samuel Williams

1743–1817 (age 74)

Photograph of Samuel Williams

Biography

Samuel Williams (1743–1817) was a gentle exemplar of the civic virtues that sustained his town; he carried the responsibilities of farmer, neighbor, and local leader with quiet dignity. Through decades of change he offered a measured presence, listening to the needs of North Main Street and lending his energies to the common good.

He was long remembered for his hospitable spirit and steady counsel, and those who visit North Main Street Cemetery pause to honor a life woven into the fabric of community service.