Alexander Lewis

1822–1908 (age 86)

Biography

Alexander Lewis, born in 1822, carried himself with a gentle dignity that touched the lives of many in his circle.

He is laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, where friends and family reflect on the calm encouragement he offered so freely.

Also buried at Elmwood Cemetery

Truman H. Newberry
1864–1945 (age 81)
Elmwood Cemetery
Businessman and U.S. Senator from Michigan who served as Secretary of the Navy.
John R. Williams
1782–1854 (age 72)
Elmwood Cemetery
First and sixth Mayor of Detroit under the second charter and namesake of John R. Street.
Charles Larned
1787–1834 (age 47)
Elmwood Cemetery
Attorney General of Michigan Territory and War of 1812 veteran.
Henry Billings Brown
1836–1913 (age 77)
Elmwood Cemetery
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1890 to 1906.
Nathaniel Mayer
1944–2008 (age 64)
Elmwood Cemetery
Rhythm and blues singer.
Charles Merrill
1792–1872 (age 80)
Elmwood Cemetery
American entrepreneur and lumber tycoon.