Thaddeus Mason Harris

1768–1842 (age 74)

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Photograph of Thaddeus Mason Harris

Biography

Thaddeus Mason Harris lived a full life of seventy-four years, witnessing the American Revolution and the early decades of the nation's independence. His extended lifespan allowed him to observe the establishment and growth of American institutions and communities across multiple generations.

Harris was interred at Dorchester North Burying Ground, where his legacy is preserved. His long life represented the experiences of those who lived through one of the most transformative periods in American history.