Tabitha Gilman Tenney

1762–1837 (age 75)

Author

Biography

Tabitha Gilman Tenney was an accomplished author whose literary contributions enriched American letters during the early republic. Her 75 years of life allowed her to witness and participate in the cultural development of the young nation, using her pen to explore themes of society and human nature.

Tenney's burial at Winter Street Burial Ground preserves the memory of a woman of letters whose intellectual legacy and published works continue to merit recognition and study by those interested in early American literature and women's contributions to the nation's cultural heritage.

Also buried at Winter Street Burial Ground

George Sullivan
1771–1838 (age 67)
Winter Street Burial Ground
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Mary Wolcott Ellsworth
1830–1870 (age 40)
Winter Street Burial Ground
Abner Jones
1772–1841 (age 69)
Winter Street Burial Ground
Abner Jones (1772-1841) was an American religious leader and founder of the Christian Connection movement.
Orah Almira Janvrin
1836–1882 (age 46)
Winter Street Burial Ground
Orah Almira Janvrin (1836-1882) lived 46 years and was buried in Winter Street Burial Ground.
Samuel Tenney
1748–1816 (age 68)
Winter Street Burial Ground
Samuel Tenney was a Byfield resident who lived from 1748 to 1816.
John Taylor Gilman
1753–1828 (age 75)
Winter Street Burial Ground
John Taylor Gilman was an Exeter resident who lived from 1753 to 1828.

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