William Craig Brownlee

1784–1860 (age 76)

Photograph of William Craig Brownlee

Biography

William Craig Brownlee was a New York City figure whose life extended from the late eighteenth century into the nineteenth, witnessing the city's transformation into a major metropolitan center. He was engaged in the intellectual and civic life of his community.

Brownlee's burial in the New York City Marble Cemetery reflects his position within New York society. His life represents an important connection to the city's formative years.