Stephen Peabody

Biography

Stephen Peabody was born in 1741 and passed away in 1819 at the age of seventy-eight, living through the entire Revolutionary period and into the early years of American independence. He was interred in Atkinson Cemetery, where his grave stands as a testament to his life and community connections.

Peabody's long life provided him with a unique perspective on the transformation of colonial America into a sovereign nation. His nearly eight decades of life encompassed the pre-Revolutionary period, the War for Independence, the establishment of the Constitution, and the early presidency, making him a living link to America's formative years.