Jeremiah Wadsorth - Ancient Burying Grounds - Hartford, CT - Broken Column Headstones on Waymarking.com

Jeremiah Wadsworth made his fortune in West India trade, when he as a Sea Captain. He was successful at procuring supplies for the Continental Army, in the revolutionary war and became Deputy Commissary General of Purchases in 1777. He also was a delegate to the Continental Congress, a U.S. Congressman and a Member of the Connecticut State Legislature. More about Jeremiah Wadsworth's life: (visit link)

The Ancient Burying Ground was Hartford's only graveyard, from 1640 until the 1800s. It has the graves of the founding fathers of Hartford. It is rumored that over 6000 people were buried there. It is only a few hundred feet from where the Wadsworth family house once stood.

Headstone/Monument Text: In Memory of Jeremiah Wadsworth, Esq. son of Rev. Daniel Wadsworth & Mrs. Abigail Wadsworth who was born the 12th of July AD 1743 and died the 30th of April AD 1804. Website with More Information: Not listed

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