William Burleigh

1785–1827 (age 42)

Biography

William Burleigh, born in 1785, studied law and was elected to represent Maine in the U.S. House, where he spoke for the hopes of his constituents and supported the young state's maritime trade.

He died in 1827 and was interred at Portland Street Cemetery, leaving a reputation for listening closely to the needs of the district he served.

Also buried at Portland Street Cemetery

Sarah Orne Jewett
1849–1909 (age 60)
Portland Street Cemetery
Sarah Orne Jewett was an American author and short story writer from South Berwick who lived from 1849 to 1909.
Marcia Oakes Woodbury
1865–1913 (age 48)
Portland Street Cemetery
Marcia Oakes Woodbury (1865–1913) was a resident of South Berwick and is buried at Portland Street Cemetery.
Theodore Herman Jewett
1815–1878 (age 63)
Portland Street Cemetery
Theodore Herman Jewett (1815-1878) was a South Berwick native who lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
John H. Burleigh
1822–1877 (age 55)
Portland Street Cemetery
John H. Burleigh (1822-1877) was a South Berwick resident who lived through the Civil War era.
Theodore Furber Jewett
1787–1860 (age 73)
Portland Street Cemetery
Theodore Furber Jewett was an American who lived from 1787 to 1860.