Near the bustling center of Framingham, tucked away behind Route 9 in a small residential neighborhood, lies a small but important cemetery. Established in 1698, the Old Burying Ground Cemetery is older than the city itself which was incorporated in 1700. What makes this cemetery notable is that it’s the burying ground of 89 Revolutionary War veterans and one grave in particular is the resting place of an individual who made a distinguished impact on history. Peter Salem was born in Framingham on October 1, 1750, and spent the entirety…
