Sarah Bostwick Boardman

Biography

Sarah Bostwick Boardman lived from 1730 to 1818, her eighty-eight years representing one of the longest lives of her era. She witnessed the transformation of colonial America into an independent nation and the early growth of the republic.

Boardman was laid to rest at Center Cemetery, where her grave stands as a testament to her long and steadfast life. Her remarkable longevity and her years of presence in her community reflect the strength and resilience of women of her generation.