William Lyman

Biography

William Lyman, whose life spanned from 1767 to 1822, remains remembered through the quiet stones of First Parish Cemetery where he rests. Though the details of his days are scarce, his presence evokes the character of a generation that helped shape the early years of our republic.

He lived through times of rapid change, witnessing the new nation’s formation and the peaceful struggles of its youth. In the silence of the cemetery, his memory invites contemplation of the lives interwoven with early American history.