William Bristol
1779–1836 (age 57)
Merchant
Biography
William Bristol was a merchant whose business acumen and commercial endeavors contributed to the economic life of his community. As a man of commerce, he engaged in the vital trade networks that connected communities and facilitated prosperity.
Bristol's memory is preserved in Grove Street Cemetery, where he rests among other notable citizens. His life exemplified the industrious spirit of merchants who built the commercial foundations of early American society.