William P. Fessenden

Biography

William P. Fessenden (1806–1869) was a statesman of resolute principle, serving his state and the nation through the tumult of the Civil War era as a U.S. Senator and later as Secretary of the Treasury. He worked to steady the country’s finances, guided legislation with clarity of purpose, and strove to reconcile differing voices in pursuit of unity.

His grave at Evergreen Cemetery stands as a reminder of a life spent in tireless public service, and visitors there honor Fessenden for the integrity and wisdom he brought to every deliberation.