Zerah Colburn

Biography

Zerah Colburn was born in 1804 and lived during the early nineteenth century, a time of rapid growth and change in America. Though his life was cut short at the age of thirty-six, he lived during a pivotal period in the nation's development.

He was laid to rest in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, a burial ground that served his community for generations. His memory endures in this place of quiet reflection, where he is remembered by those who knew him and his descendants.